What s your favourite music

Music genres in English: What is your favourite?

Classical

Famous composers like Mozart wrote classical music. Classical music is often performed by an orchestra (large group of musicians), a choir (a group of singers) or a soloist (just one person). People usually say a ‘piece’ of classical music rather than a ‘tune’ or ‘song’.

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Jazz and blues

Jazz and blues were both originally from the USA. Jazz has a strong rhythm and notes are often syncopated (come between beats). The melody can be improvised (invented while it is played) and uses a wide range of different scales. Charlie Parker and Miles Davis are famous jazz artists. Blues is a style of music famous for being sad. The lyrics often share stories from the tough lives of the people who write blues songs.

Folk

Folk music is the traditional music of a particular group of people. In record stores, it’s common to see folk music from the UK and the USA. Country music is probably the most famous kind of folk music and is popular in many parts of the world.

Pop

Every country in the world has its own pop stars. ‘Pop’ is short for ‘popular’ music and it means just that – it is the most popular or common form of music in most countries. Wherever you go in the world, it’s easy to hear music from famous pop stars like Madonna or Lady Gaga whether you want to or not!

Rock

Rock music is famous for being loud! Rock groups use electric guitars, bass and drums to create music with a strong beat and lots of energy. There are lots of sub-genres (styles) of rock such as metal, punk and prog-rock. With so many different styles of rock to choose from, no wonder it is so popular!

Dance

Dance music is the kind of music you usually hear in clubs and bars. It has a strong beat, is often repetitive, and is perfect for dancing to. Like rock, there are many different styles of dance music. Some are slow, some are fast, but they will all get you feet moving!

Rap

Rap is different to most music genres in that it is usually spoken, not sung. The words rhyme, like a poem, and fit to the strong beat of the backing music.

Alternative

If the music you like doesn’t fit one of these categories, it is probably ‘alternative’. Music might be called ‘alternative’ because only a small group of people like it or because it doesn’t fit well into another category. The alternative section of a record store is often where you will find the most unusual, interesting music.

So, what is your favourite music genre and what kind of music person are you?

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74 comments

Gregory Gibbs says:

Vincent Morgan says:

i hate indie love edm–> Dubstep

Ludwig Van Beethoven says:

I love classical music

Bob says:

Totally wrong…. Hate Jazz with a passion …love the Blues

Georgina says:

Richard says:

Billboy says:

Again, totally wrong. Hip hop is only above country in my musical taste. Awful stuff.

Brian McC. says:

Indie.
Yeah I suppose.

Barry says:

Crap. Like metal but not what I listen to. Blues and most riff based guitar music.

Vidar Berg says:

Indie… My taste in music are complex, But indie are not included..

Mats says:

Indie
Absolutely wrong.
Metal/blues etc, but not indie.

Jake Leavis says:

Christopher John says:

Rock, Metal, Punk…you get the idea.

Lochlan Presley says:

I got indie which was extremely wrong. It should’ve been rock n’ roll

DJ KMK says:

Absolutely right! I love Blues.

Bill Out says:

Perfect match Indie

Melosium says:

Absolutely right. Hip hop. I’m amazed

Johnny Pan says:

I like electronic, but me FAVORITE is dubstep

Johnny Pan says:

You got wrong again, i took the test again, and you choose electronic AGAIN, im telling you, my favorite is DUBSTEP

Uu says:

Dubstep is a sub-genre of electronic aka EDM or electronic dance music

Dylan Q says:

Nice I got what I liked metal

JxJ says:

I like Electronic, but I like Dubstep better

Nadia Helwe says:

I got blues totally wrong i’m a indie kind of gal

Fallon K. says:

It got it right! Rock

N/A says:

It said indie……. i like alternative……..

Sammi says:

Bucko says:

Said I was indie. I’m actually swing jazz

HardPeppers says:

close but no cigar… i like metal but also a little rock. p.s my answer was rock.

Logan says:

Alyssa says:

Sam Palmer says:

Got blues for me, yep! Gotta love a bit of the old Chicago blues

Random person says:

Correct.. Metal \m/

dzaky says:

TSM_Syrec says:

electronic music. good guess

Larry B. says:

Kind of, I like rock from the 70’s and 80’s mainly some early 90’s, but overall, I enjoy rap and hip-hop.

Michelle says:

Blues…IDK.. I’m kinda undecided? Indeed, punk, classic rock, classical sometimes. Not really a blues fan though.

Eimyrul says:

Indie? No, I love rock!

Angelina says:

I am rock… what kind of rock we talkin bout here… igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary…
No I’m just kidding but if we talkin like classic rock… yeah that stuffs cool. But break out the freaking death metal and you got me hooked! I also like country, pop, electric, dance electric, a couple of Disney songs, heavy metal, metal, stuff that’s like just piano, One Direction (Yes ik that’s pop), and dubstep. Like the hard, heavy-hitting bass kind of dubstep, that’s my absolute favorite. Now with ALL of those music genres, I wonder if you guys would believe me if I told you I was a 14-year-old girl. Weird right. Lol.

Ludwig says:

Surprisingly it said I’m metal. That’s right.

What Your Music Taste Says About You

Have you ever wondered if people judge you based on your favorite music genre? Or are you guilty of doing this yourself?

When it comes to meeting new people, it’s always interesting to know what kind of music they listen to. Sometimes you immediately bond when you find out you both have the same favorite artist. At other times, you might dislike someone because you hate his preferred music genre.

Then again, a person’s taste in music does not reflect anything about his personality. Or does it? Is judging someone based on their musical preferences smart or shallow?

Music is part of cultures all around the globe. Whether it’s an African tribe jamming or a DJ playing the mainstage of Tomorrowland, we all listen to music. It’s part of our lives. Naturally, there have been many studies on music vs. personality!

Do you know who you are?

Spoiler alert: yes, there’s quite the link between both. There’s a lot of different studies out there, using a few different personality models. Let’s check out two important ones.

A first example is the well-known “Myers-Briggs Type Indicator” (MBTI). It’s a test that defines your personality as one of 16 possibilities.

Your “type” is made up of 4 traits, resulting in 4 letters. For every letter, there are two possibilities, resulting in 16 possible combinations in total.

First, it tests whether you are more of an extravert or an introvert, resulting in the letter E or I.

Next up, the test identifies your perceiving function, being either sensing or intuition. So the second letter of your personality type is either S or N.

Your way of judging decides the third part of your type. You can be a thinker or a feeler, resulting in T or F as your third letter.

Finally, the test decides whether you prefer using your perception or your judging (letters two and three). Resulting in the fourth letter being either P or J.

This whole process results in your personality type. To summarize:

Examples are ENTP, ISFJ, INTP and so on. All traits or preferences described above have long and deep explanations, but let’s not get too sciencey here. Anything important is explained per genre below.

The Big Five

Another model used for testing is the “Big Five” model. It describes your personality based on five broad dimensions:

Lots of fancy words, but one thing is important for you to know. Your openness to new experiences and level of extraversion are the biggest influences on your musical preferences.

Now that you had a crash course in personality models and tests, let’s get down to business: what does your favorite genre say about your personality?

Music genre vs. personality

As a fan of pop music, your personality stands out from the rest (which is also the case for metal fans). You are on the opposite side of the spectrum in relation to metal fans though.

If you love to listen to chart-topping pop songs, you are quite the extravert but you may lack in creativity.

If you love pop, you can also be turbulent or nervous from time to time. But let’s be honest, who isn’t? Unless you’re one of those cold-blooded psychos.

Still, as a pop fan you maintain a high self-esteem and have no problem with a day of hard work. When it comes to the MBTI there’s a big chance you are either ESFP, ESFJ, or ISFP. Check out the description above and find out if it matches!

Rap & Hip-hop

As a fan of hip-hop music, you are proven to be outgoing, a trait of true extraverts. Just like your pop-listening friends (unless you don’t want any fans of pop as friends) you love to be social and go out to party.

Besides your energetic and rhythmic vibe, you also display a pretty high self-esteem. Speaking of high self-esteem in relation to hip-hop reminds us of a special someone. Kanye West, anyone?

When it comes to the results of the MBTI test, there’s not a single type that stands out above the rest. But that does certainly not mean it’s a dull genre, on the contrary. Hip-hop may very well be the single most personality driven genre. After all, a lot of times it comes down to just a guy or girl with a mic.

Most personality types listening to this genre are extraverted and prefer sensing over intuition. Simply put, when it comes to processing new information, you prefer information that is in the present, tangible and concrete.

Listening to rock means you are an intuitive person. This means you have no problem trusting information that is not directly related to your senses. You like to associate it with other information and are interested in future possibilities.

When it comes to challenges, you are both relaxed and flexible. Sounds like everyone’s favorite employee!

Of course, there are quite a few different kinds of rock. If you’re a fan of the classics (high five!), chances are you’re a hard worker, at ease with yourself and you love nostalgic vibes. Not being a fan of the classics could be regarded as a felony, but to each his own.

On the other hand, indie rock enthusiasts turn out to be on the opposite side. If you’re a fan of indie, you are probably a little lazy, while sporting lower self-esteem (maybe you could borrow some from Kanye). However, as an indie rocker you are more creative than other people!

As a rock fan, there’s a big chance you are an ENTP (or something along those lines) personality, which is usually referred to as being a “debater”. Maybe it’s because of that rebellious rock spirit.

Metal

The traits possessed by metal fans are distinctive, and turn out to be the opposite of pop fans (whoa, big surprise here).

If you like throwing up the horns you are mostly introverted and very intuitive. This means you live in a world of ideas and reflection, and new information does not have to be tangible for you to interpret and process it. Sounds nice!

Even though the music itself can be heavy or dark, this certainly can’t be said about you. According to the tests, as a metal fan you are quite the gentle person! You’re also really creative.

Music psychologist Adrian North says metal fans are “the same kind of person” as classical music lovers. If only a bit younger.

Your love for fast, loud and heavy music does not necessarily mean you only listen to brutal Death Metal bands. Few can resist the pleasures of classic acts like Motörhead or Metallica!

Classical

Do you appreciate classical music? If you do, you have good intuition and a healthy amount of self-esteem.

Being intuitive means you tend to trust incoming information that is less dependent on the senses. Instead you consider future possibilities or try to find patterns. The nice amount of self-esteem speaks for itself!

The classical music cliché is true as well: fans of this genre are usually smarter than other music lovers. This is known as “The Mozart Effect”.

Is pop too dull for you? There’s a big chance it is. Being a fan of classical music means you have a personality that loves complex symphonies and compositions.

You can be a great creative mind, and you see listening to music as a theatrical experience. A trait you share with metal fans, by the way. Who would’ve thought?

R&B attracts a lot of outgoing, extraverted listeners. If you are a fan of R&B, you are someone who truly follows their heart!

You have no problem showing your emotions. Especially emotions inspired by the music. Random fact: apparently, you are not the biggest fans of green energy and are perfectly fine with the current use of fossil fuel.

Sounds like you? Global Warming is real, you know. *Trump voice* just kidding, it’s something the Chinese invented.

EDM spans a wide range of genres, but there’s a few different traits that appear amongst fans of all kinds of EDM.

Fans of electronic dance music are outgoing and social. This should not be a surprise, as these days EDM is widely accepted all around the world.

It’s a new kind of pop, directly competing for radio playtime. Songs that make mainstage crowds go crazy can now be heard playing on your mother’s favorite radio station.

Of course, your outgoing personality comes in handy if you plan to attend a festival or two during the summer. There’s a chance you aren’t the gentlest person while out there on the festival grounds though. But to be fair, we all hate it when you’re standing in a crowd and a group of people tries to push past you on their way to the front line.

The “fast, loud and heavy” attributes found in heavy metal also make an appearance here. Just think of some bangers by Skrillex or Diplo; you can’t hold back the crowd when they drop.

Smart or shallow?

So, we’ve talked about a few different genres, each with their own attributes and personality traits. It’s clear that asking about someone’s musical taste might give you an idea of that person’s personality.

But please, don’t go and delete all your contacts because you can’t seem to enjoy their Spotify playlist. Most people listen to more than one genre, and you should too! It might not change your personality, but has quite the list of benefits.

Remember: while our preferred music might give you a first impression, it’s not supposed to divide us. It’s supposed to unite us!

Does your favorite music genre match your personality according to this list? Let us know in the comments, or subscribe for more musical facts straight to your inbox!

Урок английского языка по теме «Музыка в нашей жизни (Music in out life)». 9-й класс

Класс: 9

Авторы учебника: В. Эванс, Д. Дули, О.Е. Подоляко, Ю.Е. Ваулина

Цель урока: Формировать навыки и умения монологической речи по теме “Музыка в нашей жизни”.

Тип урока: обобщение и актуализация знаний

Формы работы: фронтальная, парная, групповая

Оборудование: книги, компьютер, диск с разными песнями, проектор, диск со слайдами по теме урока, маркеры, фломастеры, бумага для проектов, тексты для чтения.

1. Организационный момент.

Good morning, boys and girls. I am glad to see you again. Sit down, please. Are you ready to start our lesson? I think we can start.

And now about the topic of our lesson. (Учитель включает музыку и говорит) Boys and girls! Music is a great power. I think music makes us very happy. What is our topic today? (Учащиеся формулируют тему урока, которая записана на доске и переводят.) Yes, you are right.

The topic of our lesson: Music in our life.

The aim of our lesson is to discuss about the role of music in our life. So we’ll repeat words, make up sentences, read and understand the text and do our own projects about different types of music. (Дети помогают учителю формулировать задачи, с помощью которых достигается цель урока.)

3. Речевая зарядка.

(Учитель задаёт вопросы по теме, учащиеся отвечают )

— What is music for you?

— What music do you like to listen when you have free time?

— How can music influence people?

Teacher: I see you are fond of different types of music. It’s very well. Today we’ll speak about the role of music in our life.

4. Актуализация ранее изученного лексического материала. Teacher: Our work begins from the words about “Music”. Do you know these words well? Let’s work in pair.

(Учащиеся проверяют друг друга слова по теме “Music”и оценивают свои ответы)

listen, hear, melody, turn off, sort, types, song, prefer, favourite,

fantastic, concert, composer.

Teacher: Children, you know words very well. Now we’ll read about different genres of music.

Teacher: The world of music is rich and varied, isn`t it?

Pupil1: Yes, it is. There are different genres and styles in music such as classical music that appeals to both our senses and intellect.

Pupil2: Folk music that reflects the history, customs and traditions of the country.

Pupil3: Dance music and pop music that are new rhythms probably as a result of changing times and so on.

a) an American style of music based on variation. Since its beginning in the black community of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA around the turn of the century, it has continuously been involved into many different styles. The constant elements are improvisation and variation.

b) music that is popular in and originated from the southern and western United States. It has many sources: traditional ballads, cowboy songs, Mexican music and the like.

c) a style of music that was popular especially in the 1950s but is still played now. It has a strong, loud beat and is usually played on electrical instruments.

d) a type of music that has its origins in America`s black community. Most songs are about loneliness, sadness or lost love, sometimes the words express a humorous reaction to life`s troubles.

e) a musical style where the singer speaks or shouts the words.

(Учащиеся читают отрывки, определяют музыкальные стили и объясняют на английском языке)

Pupil1: I think the first tune is jazz.

Pupil2: In my opinion the second tune is country music.

Pupil3: It seems to me the third tune is rock.

Pupil4: I am sure the fourth tune is blues.

Pupil5: I consider the fifth tune is rap.

6. Работа с диалогом по теме “Our favourite music”.

Theacher: Now, we’ll work with dialogue. The task is to read the dialogue about music and translate it (Учащиеся работают c диалогом на стр. 77, переводят его, затем составляют предложения, дополняя словами из диалога )

Theacher: Very good, children. You understood this dialogue very well.

7. Минутка отдыха “Guess the singer”

Teacher: Are you tiered? Let’s have a break.

I have a surprise for you.
Let’s listen the famous singers and answer the question:
Who sings this song? (Учитель включает песни, ученики прослушивают и дают ответы)
Answers:
1. Dima Bilan
2. Rihanna
4. P.Gagarina
5.

8. Речевая разминка

Teacher: Translate sentences, using words and word-combinations from the blackboard.

1. Я люблю музыку, так как она наполняет наши сердца добротой, радостью, счастьем.

(I enjoy music, because it fills our hearts with kindness, joy and happiness.)

2. Музыка Моцарта очаровывает и удивляет нас.

(Mozart’s music enchants and amazes us.)

3. Я и мои родители часто посещаем концерты разных исполнителей.

(My parents and I often visit concerts of different singers)

4. Многие молодые люди любят ходить на дискотеки.

(Many young people like to go to discoes.)

5. Музыка занимает важное место в моей жизни.

(Music occupies an important place in my life.)

8. Активизация навыков монологической речи. (групповая работа )

Teacher: Let’s divide into 4 groups and describe your favourite music. On the desks you have softtip pens, markers and paper. You must do projects and tell about folk, rock, rap and pop music. (Учащиеся делятся на 4 группы по интересам, оформляют свои мини-проекты, потом рассказывают классу о любимых музыкальных направлениях)

Teacher: You’ve worked hard today, it was real pleasure to listen to your stories. We see that it is impossible to live without music and you can hardly find a person, who doesn’t like or need music, who never sings or dances.

Teacher: Thank you for your work today. Children, what did we do on the lesson? (На экране появляются выражения, с их помощью дети подводят итог урока и выражают свои чувства, своё отношение к уроку, что нового узнали, что понравилось и т.д.)

Сhildren: The lesson was. I know. I can tell about. Teacher: You worked excellent. Your marks. (учитель ставит и объясняет отметки учащимся)

Your home task is to write about your favourite music. (учащиеся должны написать о своей любимой музыке, можно оформить свой рассказ рисунками. )

What s your favourite music

8.1. Electronic Dance Music — Электронная танцевальная музыка
be produced by DJs
add dozens of tones to a piece to create unique music
hear them in clubs
was known in the form of Jamaican dub music

8.2. Rock Music
has been rocking the world since the 1950s
started actually around string instruments
Its loud and strong beats make it popular among the youths.

Rock bands:
Metallica, Pink Floyd, Nirvana, The Doors

8.3. Jazz
has its roots both in the West African and European culture
Originating in the late 19th to early 20th century.
Women performers:
Ella Fitzgerald, Betty Carter, Abbey Lincoln and Ethel Waters

8.4. Dubstep — Дабстеп
falling in the electronic music genre

8.5. Rhythm and Blues — Ритм-энд-блюз
Vocalists:
Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Usher and the legendary Michael Jackson
be a combination of hip hop, funk, dance, pop and soul focusing on themes like relationships and freedom

8.6. Techno — Техно
the use of technology today has greatly enhanced the quality of techno style music and popularizing it among people day by day

8.7. Country Music — Кантри-музыка
to be a popular genre of American music which originated in the 1920s
having its roots from American folk and western music
using simple forms of instruments ranging from electric and steel guitars to drums and mandolin or mouth organ

Music singers:
Kenny Rogers, Shania Twain, Johnny Cash Taylor Swift

8.8. Electro — Электро
It is a blend of hip hop and electronic music. — Смесь хип-хопа и электронной музыки.
using a drum machine, vocoder and talkbox

Notable artists who have been into this form of music:
Arthur Baker, Freeez, Man Parrish and Midnight Star

8.9. Indie Rock — Инди-рок
It was originated in the 1980s and has gradually changed the music industry.

8.10. Pop Music — Поп-музыка
This form can include any form of music ranging from urban and dance to rock, country and Latin.
Instruments highly used are electric guitars, synthesizer drums as well as bass.

8.11. Classical Music
J.S. Bach — St Matthew Passion
Tchaikovsky — Symphony No. 6
Beethoven — Grosse Fuge
Mozart — Requiem

8.12. K-pop
Kpop is Korean popular music.