8 Class. Тypes оf Music.

  Good morning.

Today's topic is: "Music. Тypes оf Music".

1. Reading .

Read the text and complete the table.

TYPES OF MUSIC

Music, like language, is a uniquely human form of communication. As with language, there are many different kinds. In North America, people listen to jazz, rock, classical, folk, country, and many other kinds of music. Each kind of music has its own rules and «speaks» to us in its own way.

Country music is from America. It’s sometimes called bluegrass or mountain music. Each song tells a story about modern life, love and feelings. Musicians play the banjo, and sometimes the violin or harmonica. Famous country singers are Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson.

Celtic music is the traditional music of Celtic people — people of Scotland, Ireland and Wales. The song tell us funny or sad stories. Some have no words at all. In Celtic music you can hear violins, drums and guitars. Two famous Celtic bands are «Clannad» and «The Chieftains».

Reggae music comes from Jamaica in the Caribbean. It’s called the music of the poor, because the songs are about the problems people have. The main instrument is the electric bass. Musicians also play the piano, drums and the guitar. Some famous reggae bands are «The Wailers», «UB40» and «The Maytals».

 

Type of music	Country of origin	How the music is called	What the songs are about	Instruments	Famous bands/singers

2. Writing.

Тick the types of music. Complete the dialogue with the types of music.

techno 

pop 

 country 

reggae

rap 

 rock 

 Celtic 

 pop

rock’n’roll 

 jazz 

classical 

 blues

I’D LOVE TO!

— Hey, I like this music. What is it?

— It’s the Corrs’ new album.

— It’s really good.

— Yes, they are my favourite band. They are from Ireland.

— Oh, is it --------music then?

— Sort of. Actually, it’s a mixture of -------and----- music.

— I don’t like most of -------music, but it’s nice.

— What do you like then?------- ?

— No, I can’t stand -------! I’m crazy about -----and ------.

— Do you like “Kiss”?

— I think they are great!

— Really? I’ve got two tickets to their concert on Saturday. Would you like to go?

— I’d love to!

Hоmewоrk

Be ready tо act out the dialogue, given abоve.