Music is a common IELTS topic and can pop up on any part of the IELTS exam.

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Although you may not listen to much music, you may be asked to speak or write about it on the IELTS exam.

Plus, finding English music you like is a motivating, interesting way to learn English. Today, Jessica is going to share the vocabulary you need to discuss music just like a native speaker, and recommend some excellent bands for you to discover and, hopefully, love to listen to!

Vocabulary in today’s video:

Genre
Album, record, vinyl
Live show/gig/concert
Lyrics
Vocalist
Catchy
Get stuck in your head
Classic rock vs. classical music
Electronica, house music, drum and bass

Recommended bands:

Jam band- The Grateful Dead
Classic rock- Led Zeppelin
Soul- Al Green
Hip hop- A Tribe Called Quest
Punk- The Ramones
Bluegrass- Earl Scruggs
Jazz- Brad Mehldau
Grunge- Pearl Jam, Soundgarden

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