V CULTURAL AWARENESS (10 points) What do know about British and American musical traditions? 1 George Gershwin A began in America in the 1950-s. 2 The Edinburgh festival B is a brilliant rock composer and singer. 3 Wales C is a famous British composer and pianist who wrote symphony, choral music and music for children. 4 Benjamin Britten D is a famous British composer who wrote the first British national opera. 5 Henry Purcell 6 Rock and roll E is an American composer who wrote both classical music and popular tunes. 7 Elvis Presley F is an annual holiday of music and drama. 8 The Beatles G is famous for its choral music. 9 Elton John H is an American composer who wrote rock music. 10 Promenade concerts I are the most popular British rock group. G was called the King of rock'n'roll. K were started to teach young people to listen to classical music.

Here’s the correct matching for British and American musical traditions based on your list: 1. George Gershwin - E (is an American composer who wrote both classical music and popular tunes.) 2. The Edinburgh festival - F (is an annual holiday of music and drama.) 3. Wales - G (is famous for its choral music.) 4. Benjamin Britten - D (is a famous British composer who wrote the first British national opera.) 5. Henry Purcell - C (is a famous British composer and pianist who wrote symphony, choral music and music for children.) 6. Rock and roll - H (is an American composer who wrote rock music.) 7. Elvis Presley - G (was called the King of rock'n'roll.) 8. The Beatles - I (are the most popular British rock group.) 9. Elton John - B (is a brilliant rock composer and singer.) 10. Promenade concerts - K (were started to teach young people to listen to classical music.) So the final matches are: 1 - E 2 - F 3 - G 4 - D 5 - C 6 - H 7 - G 8 - I 9 - B 10 - K