Step 1 - Listening

The history of music

You are going to watch a video about the history of classical music.

Exercise 1: Classical music

Work together with a classmate. Answer the following questions:

  1. What do you think of when you think about classical music?
  2. Which instruments do you think of?
  3. Do you know the names of famous composers?

Statements

  1. Music is something of all ages.
  2. Johann Sebastian Bach is not mentioned in this video.
  3. This video is about American music history.
  4. Baroque music is mentioned in this video.
  5. The video only deals with classical music.
  6. Romance isn’t mentioned in the video.
  7. The importance of classical music is increasing.
  8. Classical singers are becoming just as popular as pop singers.