IELTS 스피킹 주제별 표현 (2) - Music

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adoring fans: people who love a particular band or singer

Avett Brothers film premiere draws cheers from adoring fans

background music: music that is played while something else is happening

The background music in the movie was really effective in creating a mood of romance.

Because no matter how handsomely Drake and the Weeknd stand to profit from their new background music, they’re still global superstars responsible for making foreground music.

a catchy tune: a song that is easy to remember and makes you want to sing it

Neither is “You’re the One That I Want,” but that one is a catchy tune that doesn’t stand out quite as much.

In this magical creation, Selena is singing a catchy tune with lyrics like, "Can't beat it, the rhythm, the one that you get from Coca-Cola Classic."

classical music: music that is regarded as part of a long, formal tradition

He was famous for playing classical music

I'm very interested in classical music

to download tracks: to obtain music from the Internet

Customers in the United States have been able to download tracks from iTunes since April 2003.

Google Play Music went live in India last year, offering customers the ability to buy and download millions of tracks starting at just ₹15 ($0.20)

to have a great voice: to sing well

I don't know what you say, but you have a great voice

She is reliable and has a great voice for it.

to go on tour: to go on a planned series of performances around a region or country

Our play went on tour across the state.

If we make the play a success, we will go on tour.

a huge following: a large number of fans

Australian rugby league enjoys a huge following in New Zealand.

As it is, "Penelope" probably won't attract a huge following.

live music: music that is listened to while it is performed (not recorded)

I particularly liked the live music

They have excellent beer and live music.

live performance: (see live music)

In music, live performance is becoming more important.

Pretty much the entire repertoire was written for live performance – indeed most of it was written before recording was invented.

a massive hit: a record that sells lots of copies

Although the game was very popular, it was outdone by the sequel, Diablo II, which became a massive hit.

it wasn’t a massive hit but I love it

a music festival: music performances at a venue often over several days

A person can get a free ticket to the August Music Festival.

This was the Underwater Music Festival.

musical talent: skilled at music

I can’t pretend to any great musical talent.

His musical talent is God's gift.

to be/sing out of tune: to not be in harmony/to sing the wrong notes

It also shows a big “bad” when you are singing out of tune

The oboe is out of tune with the flute

It also shows a big “bad” when you are singing out of tune.

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a piece of music: an item of music

Their performance sounds like a piece of music

And he used them to make a piece of music.

to play by ear: to play without reading the musical notes

I can play "Stardust" by ear.

If I could play by ear, I wouldn't have to take lessons—or practice!

a pop group: a small group of people who play or sing pop music together

Big Bang is a trendy K-pop group

At school he played bass in a pop group called The Urge

to read music: to understand and follow written musical notes

Later on I learned how to read music.

I can't play instruments or read music properly

a rock band: a group of musicians that play rock music

to sing along to: to join in singing

it’s the kind of music you can also sing along to easily

The song has an upbeat melody that is easy to sing along to

a sing-song: to sing informally, often with other people

I listen to Abba when I feel like a sing-song

a slow number: a song with a slow tempo

They sang a slow romantic number.

to take up a musical instrument: to begin learning a musical instrument

We encouraged people to take up musical instruments, and we learnt to care for one another when no one else would

taste in music: the music someone likes

My dad’s taste in music is from the Stone Age.

I'd like that. You have good taste in music.

to be tone deaf: to be unable to distinguish the different notes in music

He dreams of making her a great singer - except that she is tone deaf

I think he was tone deaf.