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4.1 I would like to have a music group!

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Bow

La imagen muestra una mujer sentada con un violín y el arco en la mano
Definition:

A curved piece of wood joined at both ends using a string.

Una pieza de madera curvada unida en ambos extremos por una cuerda.

Example:

To play the violin you need a bow.

Para tocar el violín necesitas un arco.

Spanish word:

Arco

Audio:

Catchy

La imagen muestra una chica contenta escuchando musica del móvil con unos auriculares
Definition:

A sound that you keep repeating on your head or can’t stop singing.

Un sonido que repites continuamente en tu cabeza o que no puedes dejar de cantar.

Example:

The song is so catchy, I can’t stop listening to it.

La canción es tan pegadiza que no puedo dejar de escucharla.

Spanish word:

Pegadizo

Audio:

Cavity

La imagen muestra un orificio donde se coloca el dedo para que suene una flauta
Definition:

An empty space inside a solid object.

Un espacio vacío dentro de un objeto sólido.

Example:

To play wind instruments, musicians use the air that vibrates inside a cavity.

Para tocar instrumentos de viento, los músicos usan el aire que vibra dentro de una cavidad.

Spanish word:

Cavidad

Audio:

Keyboard

La imagen muestra una foto de un teclado de ordenador portátil
Definition:

A set of keys in a computer.

Un conjunto de teclas en una computadora.

Example:

The keyboard allows you to type texts.

El teclado te permite escribir textos.

Spanish word:

Teclado

Audio:

Rub

La imagen muestra una persona tocando un instrumento de madera frotándolo con un palito
Definition:

To make sound by applying pressure over the surface of an instrument using movements back and forth.

Crear sonido aplicando presión sobre la superficie de un instrumento usando movimientos hacia delante y hacia atrás.

Example:

The musician rubbed the surface to play the instrument.

El músico frotó la superficie para tocar el instrumento.

Spanish word:

Frotar

Audio:

Strike

La imagen muestra una persona golpeando una batería
Definition:

To produce a sound by hitting or friction.

Producir sonido golpeando o por fricción.

Example:

The drummer strikes the drumsticks with great effort.

El batería golpea las baquetas con gran esfuerzo.

Spanish word:

Golpear

Audio:

Rétor dice...

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Now, it’s time to take action and form your own music group!
What would be your perfect music band? Who would be in?
What instruments will you include in your band? And the style of your music?
Don’t worry, I'll help you create your perfect band.
This part is important for your final challenge.

Easy to read

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Now, let’s get to work.

Ahora ¡empieza la acción!.

La imagen muestra símbolos y un lápiz Think about:
-your favourite music band.
-the members of the band.
-the instruments.
-music styles

Tú piensa en:
- tu banda de música perfecta.
- los componentes de la banda.
- los instrumentos.
- estilos de música.

La imagen muestra la palabra help y dos muñecos ayudándose I will help you.

Yo te ayudaré.

1. Music world

Did you know that there is a family of instruments? Instruments in orchestras, music groups or bands fall into any of these categories. Aren’t you curious to know? There is also valuable information about the equipment you need for a band and the different roles in it. Have a look and learn a bit about them.

La imagen muestra un recopilatorio de instrumentos de cuerda.

STRINGED INSTRUMENTS
Musicians produce sound by the vibration of strings.
Musicians play the strings with a bow.
They also use their fingers to pluck the strings or a guitar pick to play.

BOWED INSTRUMENTS
Violin
Cello
Viola

PICKED AND PLUCKED STRING INSTRUMENTS
Classic guitar
Acoustic guitar
Electric guitar
Banjo
Harp
Bass guitar
Ukelele

La imagen muestra una descripción del funcionamiento de los instrumentos de viento.




WIND INSTRUMENTS

They use air that vibrates into a cavity and produces sound.

Musicians blow air into a tube to produce sound.

La imagen muestra un recopilatorio de instrumentos de viento.



EXAMPLES OF WIND INSTRUMENTS
Piccolo

Flute
Recorder
Clarinet

Oboe
Bassoon
Saxophone

La Imagen muestra una descripción del funcionamiento de los instrumentos de percusión y un recopilatorio.

PERCUSSIONS INSTRUMENTS
Musicians strike, scrape or rub the surface with a beater, the hand or against another similar instrument to produce sound.

Xylophone
Marimba
Maracas
Tambourine
Cymbals

Drums
Triangle

ACCESSORIES
Sticks / Mallets

La Imagen muestra una descripción del funcionamiento de los instrumentos de metal y de teclas y un recopilatorio.

BRASS AND KEYBOARD INSTRUMENTS

BRASS: Musicians vibrate their lips while they blow air into a tube to produce sound.
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba
French horn

KEYBOARD: Musicians press the keys of a keyboard to produce sound.
Piano
Keyboard
Synthesiser
Organ

La imagen muestra un resumen de los elementos necesarios para un grupo de música-ture_6

OTHER ELEMENTS FOR YOUR BAND

Amp
Pedals
Microphone

Stands
Speakers


La imagen muestra a los miembros de un grupo de música.

MEMBERS OF YOUR BAND

Musicians, band
Vocalist, leader
Dancers

Drummers
Guitarist and bass player
Singers, choir

La imagen muestra un cuadro resumen de las familias de instrumentos y otros elementos para una banda musical.

MUSIC WORLD

STRINGED
Guitar
Violin
Cello
Bass
Harp
Viola
Banjo
Electric guitar
Bass guitar
Ukulele

ACCESSORIES
Bow
Pick

WIND
Flute
Recorder
Piccolo
Clarinet
Saxophone
Oboe
Bassoon

PERCUSSION
Drums
Cymbals
Triangle
Maracas
Tambourine
Xylophone
Marimba

ACCESSORIES
Drum sticks
Mallets

BRASS
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba
French Horn

KEYBOARD
Piano
Grand Piano
Organ
Keyboard
Synthesiser

OTHER ELEMENTS
Microphone
Speakers
Amplifiers
Pedals
Stands

PEOPLE
Musician
Leader
Singer
Vocalist
Dancers
Drummer
Guitarist
Bass player


La imagen muestra una mujer sentada con un violín y el arco en la manoDefinition:

A curved piece of wood joined at both ends using a string.

Una pieza de madera curvada unida en ambos extremos por una cuerda.

Example:

To play the violin you need a bow.

Para tocar el violín necesitas un arco.

Spanish word:

Arco

La imagen muestra un orificio donde se coloca el dedo para que suene una flautaDefinition:

An empty space inside a solid object.

Un espacio vacío dentro de un objeto sólido.

Example:

To play wind instruments, musicians use the air that vibrates inside a cavity.

Para tocar instrumentos de viento, los músicos usan el aire que vibra dentro de una cavidad.

Spanish word:

Cavidad

La imagen muestra una foto de un teclado de ordenador portátilDefinition:

A set of keys in a computer.

Un conjunto de teclas en una computadora.

Example:

The keyboard allows you to type texts.

El teclado te permite escribir textos.

Spanish word:

Teclado

La imagen muestra una persona golpeando una bateríaDefinition:

To produce a sound by hitting or friction.

Producir sonido golpeando o por fricción.

Example:

The drummer strikes the drumsticks with great effort.

El batería golpea las baquetas con gran esfuerzo.

Spanish word:

Golpear

La imagen muestra una persona tocando un instrumento de madera frotándolo con un palitoDefinition:

To make sound by applying pressure over the surface of an instrument using movements back and forth.

Crear sonido aplicando presión sobre la superficie de un instrumento usando movimientos hacia delante y hacia atrás.

Example:

The musician rubbed the surface to play the instrument.

El músico frotó la superficie para tocar el instrumento.

Spanish word:

Frotar

2. Music styles

Presentation

Text

Music styles:

- HEAVY METAL

Popular bands: Metallica, Iron Maiden


- ROCK

Popular bands: The Rolling Stones, AC/DC


- JAZZ

Popular bands: Louis Armstrong, Billie Holliday


- CLASSICAL 

Popular artists: Beethoven, Vivaldi


- REGGAETON:

Popular artists: Daddy Yankee, Maluma


- LATIN:

Popular artists: Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi


- COUNTRY:

Popular artists: Dolly Parton, Johny Cash


- DISCO:

Popular artists: Bee Gees, ABBA


- TRAP:

Popular artists: Gucci Mane, T.I.


- HIP HOP:

Popular artists: Eminem, Drake


- POP:

Popular artists: Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga

3. Be the leader!

Before recording your musical video with your band, you must consider all the elements!

Let’s remember them!

Option A: The right choice

Option B: Choose wisely

Use the following words to complete the sentences. Use a letter in each line. 


PEDAL   DANCERS   HARP   JAZZ   AMP   STAND   CHOIR   VOCALIST   POP   MARIMBA


1. The of this band has a very beautiful voice ( _ _ _ _ l _ _ _ )

2. I can’t stand music ( _ a _ _ )

3. Most of my friends are really enthusiastic about music ( _ o _ )

4. Musicians usually place their music sheets on a ( _ _ a _ _ )

5. Can you play the drums without a ? ( _ e _ _ _ )

6. Some people sing in a with other people ( _ _ o _ _ )

7. The moved their bodies very quickly on stage ( _ _ n _ _ _ _ )

8. Do we need an electric guitar and an  to create a music band? ( _ _ p )

9. The French is a wooden percussion instrument ( _ _ _ i _ _ _ )

10. Can you play any melody on the ? ( _ _ r _ )

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Option C: You’ve got the music in you

Question

Listen to the following person talking about music in her life and choose the right answer.

1.  How often does she listen to music?

Answers

a. daily

b. rarely

c. sometimes

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2. What kind of music does she usually listen to?

Answers

a. trap

b. pop

c. heavy metal

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3. What song does she recommend and why?

Answers

a. “Shake it  off” by Taylor Swift because it is a song full of good energy.

b. “Shake it off” by Taylor Swift because it is a very nice song.

c. “Shake it off” by Taylor Swift because it is a romantic song.

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4. Does she  prefer Spotify or Youtube to listen to music? Why?

Answers

a. She prefers Spotify because it is cheaper.

b. She prefers Spotify because it is easier to use than Youtube.

c. She prefers Spotify because she has all her lists on it.

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5. What’s her favourite music instrument? Why?

Answers

a. She loves the piano because it sounds romantic.

b. She loves the piano because she can relax with its sound.

c. She thinks the piano is the most beautiful instrument.

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Option D: Working on a music band!

Create an infographic about the musical elements of the band you see in this picture:

La imagen muestra a un grupo musical con jóvenes músicos tocando diferentes instrumentos en un local de ensayo

Include the following aspects and show it to your teacher when you finish:

- Name of the band

- Music style of the band

- Instruments and other equipment you see

- Musicians and roles

- A short and catchy presentation of the band/bio

La imagen muestra una chica contenta escuchando musica del móvil con unos auricularesDefinition:

A sound that you keep repeating on your head or can’t stop singing.

Un sonido que repites continuamente en tu cabeza o que no puedes dejar de cantar.

Example:

The song is so catchy, I can’t stop listening to it.

La canción es tan pegadiza que no puedo dejar de escucharla.

Spanish word:

Pegadizo

Are you aware of how many things you had to do to complete the task?

To do this, you had to put into practice everything you know.  We have to work in a constant way to learn and our work is valued by family and teachers, but the most important thing is that we feel glad for the work that we did.

I encourage you to carry on working to keep learning and improving.