A: I heard that ben is forming his own band. B: it will be a rock and roll band probably. He’s a very good guitarist. A: can you play a musical instrument? If you can , he might ask you to join the band. B: I can play drums, but I haven’t played for a while. I’m not sure I’d be good enough to play in a band. A; I wish I could play a musical instrument. I love music. B; nowadays, you can be a DJ. You can mix dance music. You don’t take a lot of practise. A: you know, you could probably get a computer program that would help you. You already have a computer, so you could use that to help you mix some music. A: that’s a great idea. I’ll search for some information on the internet. If it’s possible to do, the internet will have some information about it. Intermediate A; what kind of music do you like listening to? B; I like music that has a fast beat and is lively, like dance music. You know, I go to a disco almost every week. Sometimes it’s too loud though. You prefer classical music, don’t you? A; yes, I do. I find it very relaxing. I often listen to Mozart or Bach in the evening after a hard day at work. B; I must admit that I like several pieces of classical music. It’s certainly more sophisticated that modern dance music. A; classical music is supposed to be good for you brain. Research suggest that it makes your brain more active. Students who listen to classical music while studying perform better. B: really? Perhaps I should listen to classical music often. I heard that listening to classical music is helpful in reducing stress. A; yes. That’s why I listen to it in the evenings. I usually play it as background music while I’m cooking or doing other housework. B; I’ve got a few classical music CD’s. I should follow your lead and increase my brian power. A: you can find plenty of recording on the internet too. You can listen to samples and then buy them very cheaply if you like them. B; that’s a good idea. You should do the same with some music. You might find something you like. Classical music might make you clever, but dance might make you livelier and happier. A; that’s true. There’s clear evidence that people who listen to lively music are lively people. Music can influence a person’s feeling and character. Word Instrument rock and roll pop jazz classical composer orchestra band singer musician rap Hip hop piano guitar drums rhythm melody tune heavy metal hit
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