2. Use the thematic vocabulary in answering the following questions:'

1. What musical genres do you know and what role does folk mu­sic play in all of them? 2. What is meant by the terms classical or serious music, pop, rock, jazz and contemporary music? 3. Do you think, the different musical genres named above are strictly separat­ed or do they overlap in some ways? In what ways? What genre do you prefer? 4. What role does music play in your life? Do you want music just to make you happy or does the music that you prefer vary with your mood? How does it vary? 5. Do you think that at school music should be given the same emphasis as subjects such as maths, literature, etc.? 6. Of which instruments does a symphony / chamber orchestra consist? What are the most popular instruments of pop groups, jazz or rock? 7. What is your favourite instrument? Can you play it? Does it help you lo understand music? 8. Do you like opera? Do you agree with the opinion that operas are hard to follow while musicals are more up-to-date and easier to understand? What other forms have appeared of late? 9. How can you account for the large scale popularity of rock? Is it only an entertainment to young people

¹ You may wish to bring to record jackets (sleeves), tapes, and advertisements for conceits or programmes, which depict current popular or classical music. These can serve as supplementary materials for several activities in the unit.

or does rock music represent their values? What values? 10. Why are some rock fans less interested in the music of the past?

What do you know about the International Tchaikovsky Compe­titions? How often are they held and on what instruments do contes­tants perform? Can you give some names of prize winners or laure­ates of the Tchaikovsky Competitions? What do you know about their subsequent careers?