These are also common phrases we use to talk about popular music

Craig David’s new album is out next week (=you can buy his new album next week).

They plan to release a new record (= put it in the shops for people to buy) for Christmas.

Have you heard the latest album by Stereophonics? (= the most recent/newest album).

Kylie Minogue’s new single is number one (=the most popular record in the shops this week).

Which is your favorite track on the album? (=the song on the album you like the most)

Has your taste in music (=the type of music you like) changed in the last ten years?

A. What do you call the people who play the following instruments?

1. piano - pianist 3. guitar 5. drums

2. violin 4. cello

B. Fill in the gaps with the correct word.

1. Do you play a musical …?

2. a: Do you like … music?

b: Yes, very much.

a: Who’s your favorite …?

b: It’s hard to say, but I love Bach.

3. I sang in a … for years. We performed in churches all over the country

4. Their new CD is … next week. I’m sure it’ll go to number ….

5. Their first single was very popular, but they haven’t … an album yet.

6. I think their … album is brilliant, and much better than their last one.

15. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition: to, about, for, in, on, into, with, onto.

1. The whole audience rose and applauded as the actress stepped … the stage.

2. Jurassic Park was a film … dinosaurs.

3. Several young actresses auditioned … the leading role … the new musical.

4. It was her first visit … the theatre and she was very excited.

5. As the actor walked … the spotlight everyone cheered.

6. There are four acts and nine scenes … the play.

7. What is … at the Odeon this week?

8. I’m not in the mood … going out tonight.

9. The new director worked very well … the cast and crew of the film.

10. All the actors gathered … stage … the curtain call.