（译林版）英语选修8课件：Unit 2 Period One Welcome to the unit.pptVIP

Unit 2 The universal language Welcome to the unit 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 19th century, jazz music was started in NewOrleans 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 also sang and danced. He performed on Broadway, in films and recorded music.What does jazz music sound like to you? What are the people doing in this picture? What is Chinese opera? Chinese opera is a traditional form of drama in China. It started in the Tang Dynasty when Emperor Xuanzong founded the ‘Pear Garden’. A Chinese opera performance includes elements such as dance, song, dialogue, swordplay and acrobatics. The features of Chinese opera which can distinguish a character’s age, gender and personality are the makeup, movements, props and the colour of costumes.Chinese opera What does Chinese opera sound like? To some young people nowadays, the music a