Music
Can you think of a day without music? We can hear
music everywhere: in the streets and at home, over the radio and on TV, in the
shops and in the parks. People all over the world are fond of music. They
listen to music, they dance to music, they learn to play musical instruments.
But what is music? Specialists explain that music
isn't only a combination of pleasant sounds. It is an art which reflects life.
There are a lot of different kinds of music. Some of them appeared long ago,
and some are modern. For example, folk music appeared long ago, but it is still
alive. There are many local performers, choirs and folk groups in Ukraine; but
perhaps the most famous singer is Nina Matviyenko. Folk songs are very tuneful
and pleasant to listen to. Classical music is often associated with the music
of the past. However, this style also includes music being written now, and we
may speak of modern classical music. Rap is a modern musical style where the
singer speaks or shouts the words in time to music with a steady beat.
Tastes differ. So people's musical interests range
from pop and rock music, which are extremely popular nowadays, especially among
young people, to classical music and opera.
My favourite style of music is pop music, because it
is breathtaking and full of energy. When I listen to pop music it makes me
remember happy times and forget the problems of everyday life. It helps me to
relax when I'm tired, and entertains me when I'd like to have fun. My favourite
group is …. It was formed in … . Cheerful tunes of this band often top
Ukrainian (European) charts. I can't but admire their style of singing. I find
it fascinating. When I have free time I listen to their records. I also like
having background music while I work or study.
I don't mind listening to dance music, especially when
I go to disco clubs. This style of music is catchy and I like catchy tunes. It
makes me more energetic.
I am indifferent to other styles of music. For
example, I don't mind listening to jazz. Improvisation is an important part of
this style, that's why a jazz song may sound a little different each time it is
played. I think that jazz is a mixture of many different kinds of music, but I
consider it a bit complicated.
The music I hate is heavy metal. I find it noisy and
dreadful. When I listen to this style of music it presents to my mind pictures
of dark days. Though some young people are fond of this style of music, it is
not to everyone's taste. To my mind, music too loud can destroy our ears.
My mother and father approve of my tastes in music.
Though they prefer to listen to classical and "bard music", they
think that, on the whole, modern music is not too bad. My parents agree that
each generation has its own tastes.
It goes without saying that music plays a very
important role in people's lives. It reflects our moods and emotions. Music
appeals to our hearts and transforms our feelings. It conquers our souls and enriches
our minds. Besides, listening to music is the perfect way to spend free time
and not to feel bored. You can hardly find a person who doesn't like or need
music and who never sings or dances. Music is beauty in sounds; it is our magic
source of inspiration.