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1.Jazz started in the USA at the end of the 19th century. end (noun) 1)[C] the point in space or time beyond which something no longer exists, or a part of something that includes this point: This cable should have a plug at one end and a socket at the other. We damaged the end of the piano when we moved it. Get to the end of the queue and wait your turn like everyone else. Our house is the third from the end on the left. The end of the film was much more exciting than I’d expected. This latest injury must surely mean that her tennis career is now at an end (= finished). The statement said there would be no end to the violence until the terrorists’ demands were met. 2)[S] POLITE WORD FOR death: 死亡 We were all by her bedside when the end finally came. He met his end (= died) in a shoot-out with the police. 3)[C] either of the two halves of a sports field: (体育)场地 The teams change ends at half-time so that neither side has an unfair advantage. * * * How much do you know about music? ●music: classical music, pop music, folk music, swing music, blues, jazz, rock and roll, rap, opera… ●people related to music: musician, singer, composer, pianist, violinist… ●musical instruments: guitar, piano, violin, drum… What are the people doing in this picture? What do you know about jazz? Jazz is a musical art form.At the end of the 20th century, jazz music was the most popular type of music. Jazz started in New Orleans in the USA and most jazz musicians at that time were black. It has been called the first original art form to develop in the USA. Early jazz musicians made money by playing in small bands. Often, jazz musicians made up the music as they were playing. Early jazz came from folk music and later developed into something else of its own. Do you know any famous jazz musicians? Louis Armstrong, one of the most famous jazz musicians, was born in New Orleans. He created wonderful jazz music with his trumpet. In addition to playing trumpet, he al