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what types of music are there in Britain? Use the Word Box to learn the
meaning of the highlighted words.
Britain is famous not only for its rock groups and rock singers but also for its
long and strong traditions of folk and classical music. As well as this, you can lis-
ten to country music," jazz or spirituals* that came from America.
Look at the musical map of Britain. In Scotland that is in the north of Britain
the national instrument is the bagpipes.* The bagpipe music is the most exciting
to the Scots though some people outside Britain think it is tuneless. But for cen•
turies, up to the First World War,* Scottish pipers encouraged their soldiers by play.
ing their music at battles. Here is Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. The Edinburgh
festival* is an annual festival of music and drama, it is held every summer.
Welsh romantic and sentimental bards* were known even to the ancient world.
They still meet every year at the Eisteddfod.* And in Wales you can find the best
choirs and the best choral music.
The north of England is sometimes called "the land of the brass bands". Many
people who don't understand complicated music like their catchy tunes.
Aldeburgh* is a small town in the south of England where the famous British
composer, conductor and pianist Benjamin Britten* lived.
London is famous for its opera houses and concert halls where great musicians
conduct the best symphony orchestras and wonderful operas and ballets are per-
formed. In London Henry Purcell,* a great British composer, lived. His opera Dido
and Aeneas* is considered the first British classical opera. Andrew Lloyd Webber's*
rock operas or musicals are staged in many parts of the world; they are always
played to full houses. The first nights of his famous rock operas often take place
in London theatres where every seat is usually taken.
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Festival
tuneless ('tjunlos] - немелодичный
annual ['anjuall - ежегодный
choral ['koral]
- хоровой
a brass band [bras 'band] — духовой
оркестр
complicated [komplikerd] - сложный
catehy (katf) - легко запоминаю-
щийся
a tune [tju:n]
- мелодия, мотив
a composer [kem pauzo] - композитор
a conductor [kon'dakto] - дирижёр
an opera house ['opro haus] - театр
оперы и балета
a concert hall ['konsot, hol) - концерт-
ный зал
to stage [sterds)
и т. п.)
- ставить (пьесу
Word
a full house — аншлаг
a first night — премьера
a seat [si:t] - место (в театре, на
стадионе и т. п.)
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jazz [daz] n - ?
romantic [rau'mantik] a - ?
sentimental [sentimentl] a - ?
a pianist ['pionist] n - ?
a symphony ['simfon] n - ?
an orchestra ['o:kistra] n - ?
a ballet [baler] n - ?
a musical ['mjuzikl] n - ?
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It looks like you're exploring the diverse musical landscape of Britain! Here’s a summary of the key points about the types of music found in Britain and some definitions for the highlighted terms:

### Types of Music in Britain:
1. **Rock Music**: Known for its influential groups and singers.
2. **Folk Music**: Deep-rooted traditions that vary by region.
3. **Classical Music**: Includes compositions by renowned British composers.
4. **Country Music**: Influenced by American styles.
5. **Jazz**: Another genre that has roots in America.
6. **Spirituals**: Originating from African American traditions.
7. **Bagpipe Music**: Particularly significant in Scotland, often associated with national pride and historical battles.
8. **Choral Music**: Especially prominent in Wales with its famous choirs.
9. **Brass Band Music**: Popular in the north of England, known for its catchy tunes.
10. **Opera and Ballet**: Prominent in London, featuring works by famous composers.

### Definitions of Highlighted Words:
- **Tuneless**: Lacking melody; not musical.
- **Annual**: Occurring once a year.
- **Choral**: Relating to a choir or choral music.
- **Brass Band**: A musical ensemble consisting of brass instruments and percussion.
- **Complicated**: Difficult to understand or deal with; intricate.
- **Catchy**: Easy to
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