UNIT 11The sounds of the world课件.pptVIP

UNIT 11The sounds of the world The sounds of the world. 1.Blues music came from African music that was  brought to the united states by slaves. * * Discuss these questions with your partner. 1.what kind of music do you like? 2.when you listen to a song, do you listen to the words or the music? 3. Do you play any musical instrument? What is your favourite instrument? 4. Do you like to listen to music from other countries? 长笛 长号 萨克斯 黑管 小号 小提琴 There is a world of music out there! What we hear on the radio or see on TV is only a small part of all the wonderful music that is waiting for us. Most of us probably like pop music and have our favourite performers,stars or bands,but many of us also want to discover new sounds and rhythms. Here is a brief look at some of the exciting musical styles from around the world. Blues music has a long history.The blues is a way for people to show who they are and what is in their heart. People have been playing the blues for many years,but the music has kept many of its characteristics. The blues comes from African songs that people used to sing when they worked and during festivals. The African songs met American music when African slaves were brought to the US. The blues has been part of African-American culture since then, and it is still an important part of American culture. Other musical styles,like jazz and rock music, have all come from blues music. Inside Blues Music Now! Chess bluesman John Brim dies at age 81 ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? We have received word of the passing of blues guitarist and singer John Brim on Oct. 1, 2003. Today’s American culture contains many different musical styles. People still listen to blues and rock, but they also listen to hip-hop and rap. Hip-hop and rap have much in common with blues and rock,but they also have their own characteristics. Hip-hip music often combines parts of other styles t