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3. Musicians

He made a notable contribution to the music of our time.

He produced a series of masterpieces, which brought him everlasting fame and a place among the immortals of his art.

He had transcribed for the piano a large number of songs, operatic melodies and orchestral works.

If we are to believe the critics he was a charlatan in music.

He was an artist, every inch of him.

There is no one who could be ranked with him. Few can equal him.

One striking feature of his music is the extraordinary variety.

His mastery is all embracing.

4. Musical Instruments

Do you play any instrument?

I play now and again.

I play the violin but not very well.

I'll play you some pieces by B. on the piano.

I play by ear.

The piano has one dumb note.

5. Concert

Who's conducting?

Who's the conductor / soloist / performer?

Who's on the programme?

She sang to the accompaniment of...

He has a full audience.

He has a great talent for the piano.

His technique is brilliant.

He has attained a notable mastery of the piano.

Never has the piano sounded so beautiful.

She plays gracefully.

She accompanied magnificently.

His rendering was perfect.

I like the way he interprets N.

The concerto contains charming episodes.

The concert went off well.

The orchestra is tuning up.

Solo is a composition for a single voice or instrumentalist.

6. Voices. Songs and tunes.

It's a rather catchy melody.

His melodies are expressive and deeply felt.

Most of his melodies are derived from folk songs.

What wailing / heart-rending tunes!

The song is rather melodious.

I am still under the spell of charm of his songs.

N's songs are for the most part deeply coloured and rich in sentiment.

His songs are more in the lyrical pattern.

This song is one of the current favourites.

These songs withstood proudly and nobly the rages of time.

I'll sing to the piano.

They sang in chorus.

She was ravishing. I never heard her sing like that before.

Towards the end of the performance one of the singers was out of voice.

You are singing in / out of tune.

She has the voice of great compass.

I have lost my voice. She is in good / bad voice.

Bass is the lowest male voice / baritone / tenor.

Contralto (alto) is the deepest female voice / mezzo-soprano / soprano.

Voices are sweet, pleasant, low, clear, ringing. round, chest, deep, stentorian, loud, high-pitched, thin, shrill, hoarse, toneless.

Task 1.2. Complete the sentences using the thematic vocabulary.

My favourite genre of music is…

I really enjoy ………

I'm extremely interested in ………

I'm fascinated by ………

I'm quite interested in ………

I'm not interested in ……….

I'm not in the least interested in ………

I don't like ……… at all

I'm bored by ………

I think ……… is a complete waste of time.

I used to like ………, but I've lost interest in it

I used to think ………. was boring, but now I'm getting interested in it.

When I am in low spirits I prefer listening to …

If I am excited I switch on …

If I am bored I listen to…

When I am on a trip I take … with me.

Task 1.3. Do the Crossword Puzzle

Down

2. A kind of rap music incorporating break-dance that sprang in N.Y. City in the 1970’s.

3. Musical composition for four voices or instruments.

7. Major genre of American popular music often played on a guitar, fiddle or banjo.

9. Musical genre started in Italy in XVI century in which the text is set to music and staged.

10. Musical composition for one voice or instrument.

11. Musical piece for two performers.

12. Dance music of the 1970’s distinguished by a fast jazz tempo and heavy rock music beat.

Across

1. A graceful couple ballroom dance born in Austria about 1800.

4. Hard driving rock music with angry words.

5. Popular music began in the U.S. in 1950’s distinct by a strong rhythm and beat played on electric guitars, drums and keyboards.

6. Musical composition for three performers.

8. Stage play with songs and dance intermingled with dialogues.

13. Slow, sad music began by black musicians played on a guitar or piano.

14. Simple rock music encompassing a variety of musical rhythms.

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