Unit 11 The Sounds of the World

MUSIC Kinds of music

Kinds of music Classical Pop Folk Jazz Dance Rock and roll Hip-hop Rap Latin The blues Light Heavy metal

MUSIC Kinds of music Kinds of instruments

Kinds of instruments piano violin

triangle guitar saxophone

tromboe tuba / bass horn trumpet

jazz drum harp

xun zheng pipa

cymbals carillon

MUSIC Different styles in different areas Many famous musicians and singers Kinds of music Kinds of instruments

Ludwig Van Beethoven

MUSIC Different styles in different areas Many famous musicians and singers Kinds of music Kinds of instruments What’s the exact meaning of “the sounds of the world”?

Where are the sounds heard? the sea in the evening a church a family party forest or grasslands

the common language over the world MUSIC— the common language over the world ears: listen to the world eyes: see the world heart: feel the world mind: learn the world

So this is And what have you done? Another year over And a new one just begun. And so this is I hope you have fun The near and the dear ones The old and the young A merry merry And a Let’s hope it’s a good one Without any fear Christmas Christmas Christmas Happy New Year

Merry Christmas

Father: It’s not time to make a change,just relax take it easy,you’re still young that’s your fault there’s so much you have to know. Find a girl settle down, if you want you can marry,look at me, I am old but I’m happy. I was once like you are now,and I know that it’s not easy,to be calm when you’ve found something going on. But take your time,think a lot, why think of everything you’ve got,for you will still be here tomorrow,but your dreams may not. How can I try to explain,cause when I do he turns away again. It’s always been the same as old story. From the moment I could talk I was ordered to listen, now there’s a way and I know that I have to go away. I know, I have to go. Son:

They seek him here They seek him there His clothes are loud But never square It will make or break him So he’s got to buy the best Cause he’s a (dedicated follower of fashion) And when he does his little round on busy streets of old London town……

the common language over the world MUSIC— the common language over the world eyes: see the world ears: listen to the world heart: feel the world mind: learn the world smile: express oneself life: full of surprise present: communicate with each other

Useful expressions Making suggestions and giving advice \ Making suggestions and giving advice Maybe we could…? Can I ask you for some advice? What can you suggest? Have you considered doing…? Can you help me decide…? Possible responses Well, but what about…? I suggest (that)… Maybe it would be better to… That’s a good idea.

Situation 1 Student B: Student A: ********* Student B: You want to find a good song to dance to. You like dancing, but you’re not sure what song you should play. Student A: Your partner needs your advice, please help him or her to decide what to do.

Situation 2 ( for debating) One student You work for a new radio station. You want some suggestions about what programmes and music you should choose. ********** Other Students Give the student some advice and suggest ideas for the new radio station.

Homework 1. Read the passage on Page 73. 2. Ask your parents about their opinions about music, then prepare a lecture on differences of different music.

THE END Thank you!