Unit 2 The universal language Welcome to the unit课件（牛津译林版选修8）.pptVIP

U2 The universal language Look at the four pictures then answer the questions * Welcome to the unit How much do you know about music? music: classical music, pop music, folk music, swing music(摇摆舞爵士乐) , blues (布鲁斯 曲), jazz, rock and roll, rap (说唱乐),opera… people related to music: musician, singer, composer, conductor performer, player, pianist, violinist, drummer, bassist… musical instruments: guitar, piano, violin, drums saxophone , trumpet (小号) … a jazz band Jazz is a musical art form. At the end of the 19th century, jazz music was 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. What are the people doing in this picture? What do you know about jazz? Chinese opera What are the people doing in this picture? What is Chinese opera? Chinese opera 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 ____________________ _________ and acrobatics. The features of Chinese opera which can distinguish a character’s age, gender and personality are the_______, ___________, props and the color of costumes. dialogue, swordplay dance, song, makeup movements n What is the girl doing in this picture? What do you know about the violin? The violin belongs to the ______ family of instruments. It is made of wood and uses steel strings. A violinist uses a _____ pulled across the strings to create beautiful music. string bo