IELTS Speaking Sample Answer # Music
Music is something we all hear. Some to get rid of stress, others to dance and some others to just pass time listening to something beautiful. And that is the topic for today.
Let us have a look at some of the questions related to music and their possible answers.
Do you like music?
Yes, I do love listening music.
What kind of music do you like?
For most of it, I really like pop music, so you can see me hearing, lot of Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and other pop stars. Apart from them, I am mostly an artist fan. So, I would hear, one direction , rihanna, eminem and then there is kesha and nicki minaj. Also, I like to hear my country music. We have got great singers like A R Rehman, Mohit Chauhan, Lata Magneshkar, Ansuhka and so many more.
Do you think music has an effect on people’s lives?
I think music surely has an effect on people’s lives. It tends to make it lot more easier when you are stressed out or depressed about something. Apart form this, music is a good way of relaxing and feeling good about life.
When do you usually listen to music?
Often, I listen to music whenever I am feeling bored or low. I have my different playlists made that help me to get into a particular mood whenever I feel low. Also, I like listening to music when I am travelling. It becomes lot more fun when you are travelling and there is a travel song going on.
What kind of music did you like when you were younger?
As a child, I was not very particular about music as such. I used to listen to any of the songs that used to pop up in television or the ones that I heard in the local city bus.
What kind of music is popular in your country?
People in my country mostly like the bollywood songs. So, you could see them dancing to the beats of bollywood songs but then there are some regional songs and artists as well who are very famous. Even more, with the coming of internet, the youth is also listening to lot of international artists.
Do you play any musical instruments?
I have started playing guitar recently. So, I don’t play it very well but I have learnt playing some basic songs and few high nodes here and there.
Which is you favorite musical instrument?
I love the voice of flute. I find it very soothing and at the same time it brings lot of life to a song.
How do you listen to music?
For most of the time, I listen to music on my phone using headphones. But sometimes, I like listening to loud music, so then I listen using speakers.
Are your music taste varied?
Too an extent yes. This is because I for the lyrics of the song rather than the singer and the genre. So, there are some pop songs that I love, and then some rock and also some regional songs.
Do you like to sing along to your favorite songs?
I do that mostly. Although my voice is not that good, I usually just close the doors of my room and play my favorite songs and sing along in the loudest of my voice, dance with it. Sometimes I call my friends also, and we have these crazy karaoke parties.
Is live music popular in your country?
As far as I know, it was not very popular in earlier decades, but it is slowly gaining momentum with the new corporate culture and colleges and globalization happening around. People know more about their stars and the stars go on doing concerts to stay connected with their fans.
Do you wish you could play any musical instrument?
I would some day love to play drums. I really get gooze bumps when I see a drummer. I mean there is so much to do in that instruments, you need to beat on those different drums and then tap your feet to get that perfect rhythm and that sound. It is great to hear that base in the song, so yes, I would love to be a good drummer some day.
