Главная ⇒ 📌Texts ⇒ Pop and Jazz Music

Pop and Jazz Music

Abby: Hey, what are you listening to?

Bill: Right now I’m listening to the Foo Fighters’ latest Album. There are some really good Tracks on this CD, including their new Single.

Abby: Let me see Your iPod for a minute. It looks like you’ve got a Ton of good stuff Loaded up. I like Gwen Stephanie, too, and what’s this? Shakira? I had no idea you were a fan of hers.

Bill: I think she’s a really talented singer and Songwriter. And, well, She’s hot, too.

Abby: Yeah, I bet. Let’s see. You’ve got some great Jazz and blues standards here, too. Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, and Billie Holiday. This one is a Live recording, and these are Compilations. You’ve got their Greatest hits And some Bootleg stuff, too. I never knew you were such a jazz Buff.

Bill: Yeah, I like all kinds of music. Now, where are you going with my iPod?

Abby: I thought I’d just borrow it for a little while.

Bill: Yeah, right. Hand it over. I’ve got to download my favorite podcast.



Диалог на английском как провел каникулы.
Family relationships тема по английскому.

Related topics:

  1. Listening to MusicVictoria: I see that you have a really Extensive music Collection. J. D.: Yeah, I like a lot of different Genres of music. Victoria: Do you have the new J. McQ Album? He’s my favorite Artist. I just got it and I like all of the Tracks on it. J. D.: No, I haven’t heard ... Читать далее...
  2. Перевод слова jazzJazz — джаз Перевод слова The great jazz pianist — великий джазовый пианист popular jazz standards — популярные джазовые песни anecdotal history of jazz — история джаза в рассказах Jazz is out. Джаз сейчас уже не в моде. I’m more of a Jazz man myself. Сам я больше люблю джаз. Jazz just isn’t my cup ... Читать далее...
  3. A jazz chordStevie Wonder is playing his first gig in Tokyo and the place is absolutely packed to the rafters. In a bid to break the ice with his new audience he asks if anyone would like him to play a request. A little old Japanese man jumps out of his seat in the first row and ... Читать далее...
  4. JazzТопик Джаз рассказывает о том, где зародился джаз, что такое джаз, о стилевых направлениях джазовой музыки и почему именно этой музыке удалось завоевать вкусы многих поколений. Несмотря на различие взглядов историков, нет сомнения в том, что джаз зародился именно в США, а центром джазовой музыки стал Новый Орлеан, который населяли свободомыслящие авантюристы. В 1917 году ... Читать далее...
  5. Describing One’s Taste in MusicArturo: What are you listening to? Ling: Some new music. You want to hear it? Arturo: All right. That’s pretty Mellow, kinda Bluesy, isn’t it? It’s got an interesting Indie feel. Ling: Do you like it? Arturo: It’s all right. I like more Funky, dance music myself, but this is okay. It’s not too Depressing. ... Читать далее...
  6. Значение идиомы jazz up[jazz up] {v.}, {slang} To brighten up; add more noise, movement, or color; make more lively or exciting. The party was very dulluntil Pete jazzed it up with his drums....
  7. Мой любимый стиль музыки/ My Favourite Music StyleНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык My Favourite Music Style Мой любимый стиль музыки My name is Alexandra and I’m 15 years old. My hobbies are listening to music and roller-skating. Sometimes I combine these two activities. I simply can’t imagine a day without music. Moreover, I like almost all types of music, be ... Читать далее...
  8. Mr. Bad GuyMr. Bad Guy is the debut solo album from Queen singer, Freddie Mercury. Released in 1985, during a period in which Queen were on hiatus from recordings, it contains eleven songs, all written by him. For the album, Mercury compiled influences ranging from disco to dance music. It was a contrast to typical Queen work, ... Читать далее...
  9. Моя любимая музыкальная группа/ My Favourite Music BandНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык My Favourite Music Band Моя любимая музыкальная группа Music is the source of life and inspiration for me. I simply can’t imagine life without music. It seems that all genres are good in their own way. If you ask me, I like rock music as much as classical ... Читать далее...
  10. Music is my lifeI love music, I think people can not live without it. The first thing I do in the morning I switch on my tape — recorder. We can hear music everywhere: in the streets, in the shops, on TV, over the radio, in the cars, in the parks, everywhere. I think it’s really doesn’t matter ... Читать далее...
  11. Hollywood UndeadHollywood Undead is an American rap rock band from Los Angeles, California. The band originated in 2005 from a song titled «The Kids» that Jorel Decker (J-Dog) and Aron Erlichman (Deuce) posted on the band’s MySpace profile to positive reviews, leading them to form the group Hollywood Undead with their friends Jeff Philips (Shady), George ... Читать далее...
  12. Music (1)(9/11) Which styles of music do young people prefer? Which of them do you like? There is a traditional subdivision of music into classical, folk and pop music. People of different ages usually prefer listening to different styles of music, which can probably be explained by psychological qualities of each age group. Young people normally ... Читать далее...
  13. How Vulfpeck Album’Sleepify’ Used Spotify Loophole to Earn $20,000A Spotify logo is seen as founder and CEO Daniel Ek addresses a press conference in New York, December 11, 2013. The music streaming service, Spotify, unveiled a new ad-based service for mobile and tablet users that will allow access to Spotify’s song catalog for free. Much fuss has been made over the impact of ... Читать далее...
  14. What Michael Jackson Would Have Felt About XscapeMichael Jackson’s bodyguards Bill Whitfield and Javon Beard imagine how the King of Pop would have reacted to a remixed album of unreleased tracks. Ever since Michael Jackson died, there have been many arguments over how his estate has handled his musical legacy. The latest one erupted last month with the release of Xscape, the ... Читать далее...
  15. MusicВ топике Музыка я делюсь своими мыслями, какую роль играет музыка в жизни человека. Думаю, что нельзя и дня прожить без музыки, потому что мы слышим музыку повсюду: на улице и дома, по радио и телевидению, в магазинах и в парках. Люди во всем мире любят музыку. Они слушают музыку, они танцуют под музыку, они ... Читать далее...
  16. Значение идиомы the tracks[the tracks] {n.} The line between the rich or fashionable part oftown and the poor or unfashionable part of town. The poor childrenknew they would not be welcome on the other side of the tracks. Mary’s mother did not want her to date Jack, because he came fromacross the tracks. — Often used in the ... Читать далее...
  17. Музыка в моей жизни/ Music in My LifeНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Music in My Life Музыка в моей жизни Music plays an important role in my life. I simply can’t live without music. There are so many kinds of music nowadays, including rap, hip-hop, rock-n-roll, dance, classical, opera, alternative, drum & bass, techno, rock, metal, jazz, reggae, blues, etc. ... Читать далее...
  18. Значение идиомы cover one’s tracks[cover one’s tracks] or [cover up one’s tracks] {v. phr.} 1. To hide and not leave anything, especially foot marks, to show where you have been, so that no one can follow you. The deer covered his tracks by running in a stream. 2. {informal} To hide or not say where you have been or ... Читать далее...
  19. Paycheck DeductionsBill: It’s about time! I’ve been waiting for my first Paycheck and now it’s finally here. I’m ready to party this weekend! Whoa! Carol: What’s the matter? Bill: What happened to all my money? The amount of this check is a lot less than I expected it to be. Carol: Yeah, my first paycheck was ... Читать далее...
  20. Музыкальный концерт/ Music ConcertНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Music Concert Музыкальный концерт I’m very fond of music and whenever I get a chance I attend a concert. It doesn’t happen very often, because I’m rather busy with my studies these days. Besides, our town is small and famous singers or bands rarely attend us. One music ... Читать далее...
  21. Two blondes were walking through the woodsTwo blondes were walking through the woods and they came to some tracks. The first blonde said «These look like deer tracks.» The other said, «No, they look like moose tracks.» They argued and argued and were still arguing when the train hit them....
  22. Значение идиомы in one’s tracks[in one’s tracks] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Just where one is atthe moment; abruptly; immediately. The hunter’s rifle cracked andthe rabbit dropped in his tracks. Mary stopped dead in her tracks, turned around, and ran back home. Syn.: ON THE SPOT, THEN ANDTHERE. 2. See: FOLLOW IN ONE’S FOOTSTEPS....
  23. Значение идиомы canned music[canned music] {n.} Recorded music, as opposed to music played live. «Let us go to a real concert, honey,» Mike said. «I am tired of all this canned music we’ve been listening to.»...
  24. Get-Rich-Quick SchemesBill: What are you watching? Susan: I’m watching a really interesting TV program. It’s about how to make a lot of money quickly and easily. Bill: Are you watching an Infomercial? Those things are Scams! You should know better than To fall for some Get-rich-quick scheme. Susan: This isn’t a scam. This program is about ... Читать далее...
  25. I was in the restaurant yesterdayI was in the restaurant yesterday when I suddenly realized I desperately Needed to pass gas. The music was really, really loud, so I timed my Gas with the beat of the music. After a couple of songs, I started to feel better. I finished my coffee, And noticed that everybody was staring at me…. ... Читать далее...
  26. Значение идиомы track[track] See: COVER ONE’S TRACKS, IN ONE’S TRACKS, INSIDE TRACK, JUMP THE TRACK, KEEP TRACK, LOSE TRACK, MAKE TRACKS, OFF THE BEATENTRACK, ON THE TRACK OF, THE TRACKS....
  27. American Music — Музыка АмерикиAlmost all American composers of note belong to the 20th century, and include such names as Charles Ives, Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, Roger Sessions and Virgil Thomson. Edgard Varese and John Cage have gained fame as experimental composers. It is through the development of popular music in the 20th century that the USA has dominated ... Читать далее...
  28. Good HygieneJuanita: Hey, where have you been? I was going to invite you to lunch, but you weren’t at your desk. Bill: I was at a Training. Juanita: What was it on? Bill: Office Hygiene. Juanita: Hygiene? You’re kidding. Your office is pretty Messy but I wouldn’t say you needed hygiene training. Bill: Very funny. Each ... Читать далее...
  29. Значение идиомы make tracks[make tracks] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go fast; get a speedy start;hurry. Man, it’s time we made tracks! The boys made tracks forhome when it began to get dark. Compare: GET GOING, MAKE HASTE....
  30. Music in the USA — Музыка в США&nbspAlmost all American composers of note belong to the 20th century, and include such names as Charles Ives, Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, Roger Sessions and Virgil Thomson. Edgard Varese and John Cage have gained fame as experimental composers. It is through the development of popular music in the 20th century that the USA has dominated ... Читать далее...
  31. Dealing with Website HackersValerie: You’ll never guess what happened over the weekend. Bill: What? Valerie: Our website was attacked by Hackers, and nobody could Access it. Bill: You’re kidding! What did they do? Valerie: They got access to our Server and Embedded some Malicious code that caused the site to be redirected to their own website. Bill: But ... Читать далее...
  32. Перевод слова minuteMinute — минута; мелкий Перевод слова Minute hand — минутная стрелка in a minute — скоро, прямо сейчас to measure very minute changes of temperature — измерять малейшие изменения температуры minute particles of dust — мельчайшие частицы пыли I’ll be back in a Minute. Я вернусь через минуту. Hey, wait a Minute! Эй, подождите минутку! ... Читать далее...
  33. Music in Our Life — Музыка в нашей жизниI love music, I think people can not live without it. The first thing I do in the morning I switch on my tape — recorder. We can hear music everywhere: in the streets, in the shops, on TV, over the radio, in the cars, in the parks, everywhere. I think it’s really doesn’t matter ... Читать далее...
  34. Grave musicA tourist in Vienna is going through a graveyard and all of a sudden he hears some music. No one is around, so he starts searching for the source. He finally locates the origin and finds it is coming from a grave with a headstone that reads: Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827. Then he realizes that ... Читать далее...
  35. Music in Great Britain — Музыка в Великобритании (2)Musical activity in Britain has reached in 20th century its highest level since Tudor times. An unusual amount of new composition has included the operas of Sir Benjamin Britten and the symphonies of Sir Edward Edgar and Ralph Maughan Williams who can be considered as the greatest symphonic composers Britain has produced. The musical public ... Читать далее...
  36. Music in Our LifeТопик Музыка в нашей жизни рассказывает о том, как важна музыка. Музыка сопровождает нас с детства, и она повсюду: дома, в концертном зале, в парке, у моря, в лесу и даже на улице. Это искусство, которое отражает жизнь, ведь музыка отражает эмоции людей. Мы все имеем разное отношение к музыке: одни сочиняют музыку, другие ее ... Читать далее...
  37. At a CasinoHanna: Where have you been? I’ve been trying to find you. I just won $80 from this Slot machine. It’s not the Jackpot, but now I’ve Broken even. Tad: That’s really great. Maybe some of your luck will Rub off on me. I’m just about to see what the High rollers are doing. Do you ... Читать далее...
  38. Fake two dollar billOn my way home from the second job I’ve taken for the extra holiday cash I need, I stopped at Taco Bell for a quick bite to eat. In my wallet is a $50 bill and a $2 bill. That is all of the cash I have on my person. I figure that with a ... Читать далее...
  39. Traveling Off-SeasonKavita: What I wouldn’t give to Get away for a little vacation! Bill: Me, too, but we can’t Afford it. Kavita: Oh, I don’t know. It’s Off-season in a lot of popular places right now, so it may be Doable. Bill: Maybe. We’d have to find some pretty Deep discounts. There is a big advantage ... Читать далее...
  40. Значение идиомы longhair[longhair ] 1. {n.}, {slang} A male hippie. Who’s thatlonghair? — It’s Joe. 2. An intellectual who prefers classical musicto jazz or acid rock. Catwallender is a regular longhair; he neverlistens to modern jazz....

Pop and Jazz Music