Jazz
爵士乐
Jazz is an American style of modern music.
爵士乐是具有美国风格的现代音乐。
A long time ago, many African American people wanted to play musical instruments.
很久以前,很多美国黑人想弹奏乐器。
However, they could not become classical musicians, because of their skin color.
然而,因为他们的肤色,所以他们不能成为古典音乐家。
They could not learn at classical music schools.
他们不能在古典音乐学校学习。
So, African Americans began to play classical music in their own style.
因此,美国黑人开始以他们的方式演奏古典音乐。
Now, jazz is popular all over the world.
现在,爵士乐风靡全球。
Fly (Me) To The Moon must be one of the most famous jazz pieces.
《带我飞向月球》一定是最著名的爵士乐作品之一。
It is played by millions of musicians.
无数的音乐家演奏过它。
Probably it is being played somewhere in the world right now.
或许世界的某处有人正在演奏它呢。