Landmark Advanced Unit 11
Use the adverbs below to describe particular music and try to find opinions which are the same as your partner
slightly quite
really particularly
very too
fairly rather
absolutely completely
extremely
Do the same by combining the adverbs above with the adjectives below
relaxing/ soothing/ calming/ chilled out uplifting
moving catchy
eclectic
atonal dark
poppy acoustic
husky
elegant unique
deep classic/ timeless
cheerful
distinctive hummable
cathartic sophisticated
cosmopolitan
commercial cheesy
clichéd repetitive
dated out of tune
over the top long-winded
mellow jazzy
trendy up-tempo
sugary bland
irritating monotonous
pretentious
modern contemporary
melancholy rhythmic
Label the sections above as positive, negative or mixed/neutral
Share your opinions about the things below
strong beats jazz standards
acapella (long) guitar solos
catchy tunes deep lyrics
backing vocals
orchestral arrangements
characteristics of a lead singer
one hit wonders
(film) soundtracks
(greatest hits) compilation
first tracks
downloads
number ones
chart music
classical music
classics
music that comes to a crescendo (= swells up)
music that fades out
boy bands
background music (= elevator music/ supermarket music)
manufactured pop
AOR
bass line
second albums
hyped debuts
guitar riffs
catchy choruses
long verses
world music
choral music
soul music, e.g. Motown
music you can sing along to
trip hop
short bursts of pop music in a film
instrumental pop music
controversial artists
new genres
live recordings/ concert recordings
famous conductors
famous orchestras
long symphonies
(extended/ dance) remixes
concept album
double album
bonus track
remaster/ reissue
pub band
tribute band/ cover band
concept albums
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