music

What is the dictionary definition of music according to the text?

• A way to express feelings

• The arrangement of sounds made by the instruments or voices

• A pleasant combination of natural sounds

• A universal language

Why does the author believe music is more than just a combination of pleasant sounds?

• Because it helps people sleep

• Because it's only for entertainment

• Because it reflects life

What quote by Henry Longfellow is mentioned in the text?

• “Music is a part of our soul”

• “Music is the universal language of mankind”

• “Music makes everything better”

Where can music be heard, according to the author?

• Only in concerts

• Everywhere: at home, in a concert hall, parks, at the seaside

• Only on the radio

Where can music be heard, according to the author?

• Only in concerts

• Everywhere: at home, in a concert hall, parks, at the seaside

• Only on the radio

Why do some people enjoy listening to classical music?

• Because it is loud and fast

• Because it is simple

• Because it gives delight and pleasure, and makes listeners better humans

What music genres are mentioned as being popular among the youth?

• Jazz and blues

• Opera and classical

• Pop, rock, heavy metal, and rap

• Folk and traditional

Why does the author say it is almost impossible to escape from music nowadays?

• Because it is heard in shops, lobbies, restaurants, cars, and even windows

• Because everyone sings it

• Because people play it at home

How does music personally affect the author?

• It makes them sleepy

• It helps him relax, inspires imagination, brings optimism

• It distracts them from work

• It makes them emotional

How has young people's musical taste changed in recent times?

• They now prefer silence

• They gravitate towards new rhythms and pop music

• They have stopped listening to music