Free-Time Activities: Music

Free-Time Activities: Music

  • Hören - to listen
  • Spielen - to play (an instrument)
  • Üben - to practice
  • Singen - to sing
  • Komponieren - to compose

Key vocabulary and phrases: Instruments

  • Das Klavier - The piano
  • Die Gitarre - The guitar
  • Die Trommel - The drum
  • Das Saxophon - The saxophone
  • Die Flöte - The flute
  • Die Violine - The violin
  • Die Klassische Musik - Classical music
  • Der Jazz - Jazz
  • Der Rock - Rock
  • Die Popmusik - Pop music
  • Die Hip-Hop-Musik - Hip-Hop music
  • Die Elektronische Musik - Electronic music

Examples of use:

  • Ich höre gerne Musik - I like listening to music.
  • Ich spiele das Klavier - I play the piano.
  • Ich übe jeden Tag Violine - I practice violin every day.
  • Meine Lieblingsmusik ist Rock - My favourite music is Rock.

Useful Sentences for Conversational Use

  • Welche Art von Musik magst du? - What kind of music do you like?
  • Wer ist dein Lieblingssänger / deine Lieblingssängerin? - Who is your favourite singer?
  • Hörst du gerne Radio? - Do you like listening to the radio?
  • Hast du eine Lieblingsband? - Do you have a favourite band?
  • Gehst du gerne auf Konzerte? - Do you like going to concerts?

These phrases, combined with the vocabulary above, will provide a solid foundation for discussing free-time activities related to music in a GCSE standard German language examination. Make sure you understand the meanings behind each phrase and can use them comfortably in a sentence. Practice makes perfect!