Pre-reading questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- What do you think makes music special or meaningful?
- Do you think it is important to know who created the music you listen to? Why or why not?
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- role /rohl/
- prompt /prompt/
- lead /leed/
- performance /per-FAWR-muhns/
- detector /dih-TEK-ter/
[noun] – the part someone or something plays in a situation or activity
The article talks about the role of social media in spreading news.
[noun] – a short text or phrase given to a computer to help it create something (like music, writing, or images)
Many AI art programs create pictures based on simple text prompts.
[verb] – to guide or manage a group, project, or activity
She leads a team that works on new smartphone designs.
[noun] – an event where a person acts, sings, or plays music for others
The school holds music performances at the end of each term.
[noun] – a device or tool used to find or identify something
A new software detector was created to find fake images online.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
A new rock band called Velvet Sundown has started an important conversation about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in music. This band is completely AI-generated. Its songs, lyrics, and album covers were all made using software tools like Suno and Udio. Experts say these tools are changing how music is made because people can now create songs just by typing short text prompts. Streaming service Deezer said that up to 18% of songs uploaded daily are made with AI. To help listeners, Deezer now adds labels to songs that are AI-created.
However, finding out whether a song was made by AI is not easy. Manuel Mousallam, who leads research and development at Deezer, said that they use special technology to detect small sound patterns that come from AI. Other signs, like no live performances or weak online activity, may also suggest the music is not made by humans. Some tools, such as IRCAM Amplify’s AI detector, try to check if a song is AI-generated, but they are not always accurate. Listeners also notice that some AI songs use the same words often, like “neon” or “whispers.” As AI continues to improve, experts warn that old ways of spotting AI songs may stop working. Music companies want better tools to protect artists and keep listener trust.
However, finding out whether a song was made by AI is not easy. Manuel Mousallam, who leads research and development at Deezer, said that they use special technology to detect small sound patterns that come from AI. Other signs, like no live performances or weak online activity, may also suggest the music is not made by humans. Some tools, such as IRCAM Amplify’s AI detector, try to check if a song is AI-generated, but they are not always accurate. Listeners also notice that some AI songs use the same words often, like “neon” or “whispers.” As AI continues to improve, experts warn that old ways of spotting AI songs may stop working. Music companies want better tools to protect artists and keep listener trust.
Comprehension questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them based on the article.
- What is the name of the new AI-generated rock band?
- What parts of the band’s work were made by computer software?
- What software tools were used to create the band?
- What did Deezer say about AI songs uploaded each day?
- What are some other signs that a song may not be made by humans?
Discussion questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Have you ever listened to a song made by a computer or AI? If so, what did you think of it? If not, would you like to try? Why or why not?
- Have you ever used a computer to make something like music, art, or a video? If yes, what did you make? If not, would you like to learn? What would you make first?
- Do you agree that songs made by AI should have labels to tell people?
- Why do you think some people want to know if a song is made by AI or not?
- What are some good and bad things about using AI to make music?