APIEVocabulary and Pronunciation: Music and Instruments
Music and instruments
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Music and Instruments
Learn 10 everyday music words, discover easy memory tips, practice with short tasks, and say the words clearly.
📋 How to use this lesson
For the Teacher
Plan 20 minutes for this lesson. Read the words with your class first, guide the practice tasks, and check the answers together.
For the Learner
Read the word table and memory tips first. Then complete the 16 practice exercises and record your voice in the shadowing section.
Word table
Study these 10 words. Each word has a simple meaning, common pairings, an example sentence, and a quick memory tip.
Useful Pattern
"Do you play the guitar? Yes, I do."
| Word | Meaning | Common Collocations | Example Sentence | Memory Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1: Instruments | ||||
| guitar 🔊 | An instrument with six strings. | play the guitar, acoustic guitar | He plays the guitar in a rock band. | Sound: "gui-TAR" sounds like star — rock stars play the guitar! |
| piano 🔊 | A large instrument with black and white keys. | play the piano, grand piano | She sits down to play the piano. | Picture: The black and white keys look like panda stripes. |
| drum 🔊 | A round instrument you hit with sticks or your hands. | play the drum, hit the drum | He hits the drum to keep the beat. | Sound: "Dum-dum-dum" is the sound of a drum. |
| violin 🔊 | A small wooden instrument with four strings, played with a bow. | play the violin, classical violin | She plays the violin very softly. | Word part: Starts with V for very sweet sounds. |
| Group 2: Music | ||||
| song 🔊 | Words set to music that you sing. | sing a song, favorite song | This song makes me feel happy. | Contrast: You sing a song (both start with S). |
| singer 🔊 | A person who sings songs. | famous singer, pop singer | She is a popular singer in our town. | Word part: Sing + -er = a person who sings. |
| album 🔊 | A collection of songs on one record or digital release. | new album, release an album | I bought the band's new album yesterday. | Picture: Just like a photo album holds many pictures, a music album holds many songs. |
| Group 3: Listening | ||||
| headphones 🔊 | A device worn over your ears to listen to sound privately. | put on headphones, wear headphones | He wears headphones on the bus. | Word part: Head + phones = phones that sit on your head. |
| radio 🔊 | A box or device that receives music and news broadcasts. | listen to the radio, turn on the radio | My dad listens to the radio in the morning. | Picture: Imagine an antenna catching invisible waves from the sky. |
| volume 🔊 | The amount of loudness of a sound. | turn up the volume, turn down the volume | Please turn down the volume; it is too loud. | Sound / Contrast: V for Voice — how loud is the voice? |
Practice
Work through these 16 items from easy to hard. Read each sentence carefully.
Which words go together?
Match the verb on the left with the natural partner on the right.
1. Choose the best partner for: "play"
2. Choose the best partner for: "listen to"
3. Choose the best partner for: "put on"
4. Choose the best partner for: "turn up"
Fill in the blank with the word bank
Type one word from the box into each conversation.
Conversation 1:
A: Can you play the six-string instrument?
B: Yes, I play the ____ every evening.
Conversation 2:
A: That beat is so strong and loud!
B: Yes, Tom is hitting the big ____.
Conversation 3:
A: Who is that woman on stage with the microphone?
B: She is my favorite pop ____.
Conversation 4:
A: Do you listen to music on your phone in the car?
B: No, I usually turn on the ____.
Which word fits the meaning?
All three choices fit grammatically, but only one matches the meaning of the sentence.
9. This new CD has twelve tracks. It is a fantastic music ___.
10. My baby sister is sleeping in the room. Please put on your ___.
11. I cannot hear what the teacher is saying. Please turn up the ___.
12. Anna holds the wooden bow and plays classical music on her ___.
Put the words in order
Rewrite the given words into a correct English sentence. Remember to start with a capital letter and end with punctuation.
13. Words: violin / She / plays / the / well
____ (Type the complete sentence here...)14. Words: need / I / my / headphones / new
____ (Type the complete sentence here...)15. Words: is / This / great / album / a
____ (Type the complete sentence here...)16. Words: play / Can / the / you / drum?
____ (Type the complete sentence here...)Shadowing
Listen to each item, speak along, and tap the record button to practice your pronunciation.
4 Collocations
Listen first, then record your voice saying the exact words.
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____6 Everyday Sentences
Short natural sentences (maximum 7 words). Speak clearly into your microphone.
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____2 Tricky Pronunciation Words
Listen to the stress, say the single word clearly, and record.
Pronounced: /ɡɪˈtɑːr/ (gui-TAR)
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____Pronounced: /ˈhed.fəʊnz/ (HEAD-phones)
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____Great work!
You practiced all 10 music and instrument words, solved all 16 exercises, and recorded your pronunciation. Keep listening to music every day!
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