24.4 Complete these sentences with suitable collocations.
1 Hundreds of
fans were waiting for Shamira to come out of the concert hall.
2 The orchestra gave a wonderful
of some popular classics.
3 It was a very
tune; you only had to hear it once and you were singing it.
4 I'd love to
a musical instrument but I don't have time.
5 It is one of those
melodies which you never forget, so beautiful, yet so sad.
6 There's a lot of musical
in the family; all the children play an instrument.​

1. Hundreds of fans were waiting for Shamira to come out of the concert hall.
In this sentence, the word "fans" refers to a group of people who admire and support a particular person or artist. The phrase "waiting for Shamira to come out" means they were waiting for Shamira, who is likely a singer or performer, to leave the concert hall. The fans most likely wanted an opportunity to see or meet Shamira.

2. The orchestra gave a wonderful performance of some popular classics.
In this sentence, "orchestra" refers to a large group of musicians playing various musical instruments together. The word "performance" means the act of presenting or playing music in front of an audience. The phrase "some popular classics" suggests that the orchestra played well-known and beloved pieces of music.

3. It was a very catchy tune; you only had to hear it once and you were singing it.
Here, the adjective "catchy" describes a tune that is easy to remember and enjoyable to listen to. The phrase "you only had to hear it once and you were singing it" suggests that the tune was so memorable that it stuck in your mind after hearing it just once.

4. I'd love to learn to play a musical instrument but I don't have time.
In this sentence, the phrase "learn to play a musical instrument" means gaining the skill and knowledge to produce music using a specific instrument. The speaker expresses a desire to acquire this skill, but mentions a lack of time as an obstacle preventing them from doing so.

5. It is one of those haunting melodies which you never forget, so beautiful, yet so sad.
The word "haunting" describes a melody that lingers in your mind and evokes strong emotions. The adjective "beautiful" suggests that the melody is pleasant to listen to, while "sad" indicates that it evokes feelings of sorrow or melancholy. The phrase "which you never forget" implies that the melody remains unforgettable even after hearing it.

6. There's a lot of musical talent in the family; all the children play an instrument.
In this sentence, the phrase "musical talent" refers to a natural ability or skill in music. The statement implies that the family members possess this talent, as indicated by the phrase "all the children play an instrument." This suggests that the children are skilled in playing musical instruments.