EN: The Present Continuous tense (is + verb-ing) can be used to talk about planned future events, especially with time expressions like 'this summer'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Present Continuous tense (is + verb-ing) dapat digunakan untuk membicarakan peristiwa masa depan yang sudah direncanakan, terutama ketika kalimatnya mengandung keterangan waktu seperti "musim panas ini".
He is moving to London next month.
Dia akan pindah ke London bulan depan.
EN: Sister Sledge was a highly influential disco group in the 1970s. Their song 'We Are Family' became a worldwide anthem for unity and family bonds.
EN: The preposition 'from' is used to indicate someone's origin, such as their hometown, country, or the group/organization they belong to.
Bahasa Indonesia: Preposisi "from" digunakan untuk menunjukkan asal seseorang, seperti kota asal, negara, atau kelompok/organisasi tempat mereka berasal.
He is a singer from the United States.
Dia adalah seorang penyanyi dari Amerika.
EN: Sister Sledge was a highly influential vocal group during the disco era of the 1970s. Their song 'We Are Family' became a global anthem for unity and family bonds.
EN: The past tense 'had' is used to describe a state or possession that existed in a specific time in the past (the disco era).
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja bentuk lampau "had" digunakan untuk menggambarkan keadaan atau kepemilikan yang ada pada waktu tertentu di masa lalu (era disko).
The singer had a beautiful voice in her youth.
Penyanyi itu memiliki suara yang indah ketika dia masih muda.
EN: The 'disco era' refers to the mid-to-late 1970s when disco music was extremely popular in dance clubs and on the radio. Sister Sledge was a key part of this musical movement.
EN: Use 'Some of' followed by a plural noun to talk about a part of a group. The verb (like 'are') must match the plural noun that follows.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "Some of" diikuti kata benda jamak untuk membicarakan sebagian dari suatu kelompok. Kata kerja (seperti "are") harus sesuai dengan kata benda jamak yang mengikutinya.
Some of my friends are teachers.
Beberapa teman saya adalah guru.
EN: Sister Sledge was a key group in the disco music era of the 1970s. 'We Are Family' became a global anthem for unity and is still played at many celebrations today.
EN: Use the past tense (verb + -ed) to talk about things that happened at a specific time in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan bentuk lampau (kata kerja + -ed) untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang terjadi pada waktu tertentu di masa lalu.
They started the game at five o'clock.
Mereka memulai pertandingan pada pukul lima.
EN: In English, adding an 's' to a decade (like 1960s) refers to the entire ten-year period from 1960 to 1969.
EN: The phrasal verb 'grow up' is used to describe the process of becoming an adult. In the past tense, it becomes 'grew up'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa kerja "grow up" digunakan untuk menggambarkan proses menjadi dewasa. Dalam bentuk lampau, frasa ini berubah menjadi "grew up".
I grew up in a small town.
Saya tumbuh besar di sebuah kota kecil.
EN: Philadelphia is one of the oldest and most historic cities in the United States, known for its rich musical heritage, especially in soul and disco music.
EN: The Past Simple tense is used to describe actions that happened and finished in the past. For regular verbs like 'play', we add '-ed' to the end.
Bahasa Indonesia: Past Simple tense digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang terjadi dan selesai di masa lalu. Untuk kata kerja beraturan seperti 'play', kita menambahkan '-ed' di akhir kata.
They played soccer yesterday.
Mereka bermain sepak bola kemarin.
EN: In the United States, many famous African American musicians, especially in soul and disco music, began their careers singing in church choirs. This provided them with early musical training and performance experience.
EN: Use the preposition 'in' before years (e.g., 1973) and countries (e.g., the United Kingdom) to indicate time and location.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan preposisi "in" sebelum tahun (misalnya 1973) dan negara (misalnya Inggris), untuk menunjukkan waktu dan tempat.
She moved to France in 2010.
Dia pindah ke Prancis pada tahun 2010.
EN: In the 1970s, many American disco and soul acts found success in the United Kingdom before becoming major stars in their home country, the United States.
EN: Use 'with help from' to describe who provided assistance to make something happen.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "with help from" untuk menggambarkan siapa yang memberikan bantuan sehingga sesuatu terjadi.
I finished the project with help from my teacher.
Saya menyelesaikan proyek ini dengan bantuan dari guru saya.
EN: In the music industry, 'producers' are the creative leaders who help artists shape their sound. For Sister Sledge, working with famous producers like Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards was the key to their global success in the disco era.
EN: The Present Continuous tense (is + verb-ing) can be used to talk about planned future events, especially with time expressions like 'this summer'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Present Continuous tense (is + verb-ing) dapat digunakan untuk membicarakan rencana masa depan yang sudah diatur, terutama ketika kalimatnya mengandung keterangan waktu seperti "musim panas ini".
He is moving to London next month.
Dia akan pindah ke London bulan depan.
EN: In the music industry, 'touring' refers to a series of concerts in different cities. For disco-era stars like Kathy Sledge, summer is a popular time for music festivals and outdoor performances.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future plans or events that are certain to happen.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will" diikuti kata kerja bentuk dasar untuk membicarakan rencana masa depan atau peristiwa yang pasti akan terjadi.
He will visit his grandmother tomorrow.
Dia akan mengunjungi neneknya besok.
EN: Music festivals are a major part of the summer entertainment industry in Western countries, often featuring multiple artists over several days.
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or permission. It is followed by the base form of the main verb (send).
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja modal "can" digunakan untuk menyatakan kemungkinan atau izin. Kata ini diikuti oleh bentuk dasar kata kerja utama (send).
You can call me later.
Kamu bisa menelepon saya nanti.
EN: In the music industry, artists often engage with fans through Q&A sessions or social media to build a stronger community, especially during a tour.
EN: Use 'will' followed by the base form of a verb to talk about things that happen in the future.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will" diikuti bentuk dasar kata kerja untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang akan terjadi di masa depan.
He will call you later.
Dia akan meneleponmu sebentar lagi.
EN: In modern fan interactions, celebrities like Kathy Sledge often use social media or newsletters to 'answer them soon,' creating a direct connection with their audience.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things that are planned or expected to happen in the future.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan "will" diikuti kata kerja bentuk dasar untuk membicarakan hal-hal yang direncanakan atau diperkirakan terjadi di masa depan.
The movie will start at eight o'clock.
Film akan dimulai pada pukul delapan.
EN: The term 'greatest hits' refers to a collection of a musical artist's most successful and popular songs. In the disco era, groups like Sister Sledge often released compilation albums with this title.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: musisi
Dalam konteks: tur
Dalam konteks: era, zaman
Dalam konteks: populer; disukai banyak orang
Dalam konteks: lokal
Dalam konteks: produser
Dalam konteks: tampil, tampil di panggung
Dalam konteks: festival, festival musik
Dalam konteks: termasuk, mencakup
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
The most successful and popular songs of a musician or band.
Album kompilasi terbaik; lagu-lagu paling populer
A period in the 1970s when disco music was very popular.
Era disko
To gradually become an adult.
tumbuh dewasa; berkembang