E10-3 Music

The band managed to top the charts with their latest single. (a)  

• Reach the highest position in music rankings
• Stop playing music immediately
• Perform only in small venues
• Forget the song lyrics completely

They’ve gained a loyal fanbase over the years. (a)  

• Developed many dedicated fans
• Lost all their supporters
• Changed their style often
• Performed only once live

The song went viral within days of its release. (a)  

• Became very popular online
• Was ignored by listeners
• Banned from radio stations
• Sold very few copies

The artist has a signature sound that everyone recognizes. (a)  

• Has a unique music style
• Copies other musicians’ styles
• Uses no musical instruments
• Performs only cover songs

She just released a debut single last week. (a)  

• Published her first song
• Started a new band
• Stopped making music
• Performed only live shows

Some musicians can play by ear without reading music. (a)  

• Play by memory and listening
• Always read sheet music
• Only use instruments
• Cannot improvise music

He can sight-read music very well. (a)  

• Read and play simultaneously
• Play from memory only
• Compose new songs daily
• Write song lyrics fast

Many artists compose original songs to express themselves. (a)  

• Write new and unique songs
• Perform only cover songs
• Copy other songs exactly
• Avoid writing songs

It’s important to practice scales for improving technique. (a)  

• Train fundamental musical notes
• Perform concerts regularly
• Write song lyrics well
• Listen to music daily

She mastered an instrument after years of practice. (a)  

• Learned to play very well
• Stopped playing music
• Played only simple notes
• Lost interest in music