Music

  • To discuss music within the topic of free time activities, key vocabulary includes: la música (music), el concierto (concert), las canciones (songs), el grupo musical (band), el cantante (singer), tocar un instrumento (to play an instrument).

  • The verb ‘escuchar’ (to listen) is crucial for discussing music, e.g. “Me gusta escuchar la música rock” (I like to listen to rock music).

  • For discussing opinions, the phrases “Me gusta/No me gusta” (I like/I don’t like) can be used, e.g. “No me gusta la música clásica” (I don’t like classical music).

  • Be ready to discuss different genres of music, such as el pop (pop), el rock (rock), el jazz (jazz), la música clásica (classical music), la música country (country music), la música rap (rap music).

  • Additionally, remember key verbs used when talking about music: cantar (to sing), tocar (to play), practicar (to practise), aprender (to learn).

  • A common topic related to music is musical instruments. Learn the vocabulary for different instruments such as: el piano (piano), la guitarra (guitar), la batería (drums), el saxofón (saxophone), el violín (violin).

  • Remember how to form the future tense to discuss your plans, e.g. “Voy a ir a un concierto este fin de semana” (I’m going to a concert this weekend).

  • Be able to understand and use simple adjectives to describe music or a concert, e.g. emocionante (exciting), aburrido (boring), ruidoso (loud), tranquilo (quiet), hermoso (beautiful), alegre (cheerful).

  • Practise conjugating your verbs in the correct tense when talking about music. For example, “Ayer toqué el piano” (Yesterday, I played the piano), “Mañana voy a escuchar música” (Tomorrow, I’m going to listen to music).

  • Differentiate between ‘ser’ and ‘estar’ when describing states, e.g. “La música está alta/baja” (The music is loud/quiet), “El concierto fue aburrido” (The concert was boring).

  • Lastly, asses and understand the use of reflexive verbs such as ‘divertirse’ (to have fun), especially when talking about your experience at an event, e.g. “Me divertí en el concierto” (I had fun at the concert).