Beijing Opera

vilion sanxian

jinghu drum

guitar piano

sheng

dan

jing

chou

combine treasure mask acrobatics costume a mixture of two or more things the clothes worn in plays or films something with special value movements of one’s body in a skilful way something that covers one’s face

 1.What skills do Beijing Opera actors need to have? 2. Where was Beijing Opera performed at the beginning? 3. Why does it have very loud music and a sharp singing style? 4. Why do performers wear brightly coloured costumes?

 1.What skills do Beijing Opera actors need to have? 2. Where was Beijing Opera performed at the beginning? 3. Why does it have very loud music and a sharp singing style? 4. Why do performers wear brightly coloured costumes? acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics It was performed mostly on open-air stages in markets, streets, teahouses or temple courtyards In order to be heard over the crowds In order to be seen by the crowds clearly.

 1. what does the stage look like in Beijing Opera?  2. How do symbols play an important role in Beijing?

 What do the students Li Ming and Zhu Meiling get permission for? What do they not get permission for ? Go to Pufang’s birthday No permission to go to the cinema To hand in her project next week No permission to write the project in chinese

 Listen again and complete the Function File with these words:  would, can’t, let, could, OK,know,excuse me,must, everyone’s going,can

 Enjoy the opera,  Enjoy the music,  Enjoy yourself,  Enjoy your life