Rising to Stardom with a Song
Xu Ze, once an unknown figure in the entertainment industry, finds himself transported to a parallel world, now a brilliant student at the nation's top university. During a music appreciation class, h
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Qingbei University, elective course lecture hall, Music Appreciation class.
“Besides the genres written on the blackboard—R&B, jazz, rock, blues—can anyone name other types of popular music?” On the podium, an elderly professor with silver hair addressed the students.
He glanced around the room symbolically; as expected, no one raised their hand. Qingbei University, the highest comprehensive institution in the country, had no formal music department, only a handful of music and arts courses offered as electives.
Since it wasn’t a professional music academy, the professor’s question was more of a formality, after which he would simply continue his lecture. Yet, as he withdrew his gaze, a handsome young man in the corner raised his hand: “Professor, I have something to add!”
The professor looked at the student with mild surprise, then nodded for him to proceed.
Xu Ze rose from his seat, strode to the blackboard, picked up a piece of chalk, and next to the professor’s writing, firmly wrote three words:
“Chinese Style.”
Turning to the professor, Xu Ze explained:
“Chinese style songs incorporate ancient Chinese references and stories as creative backgrounds, blending modern music with classical flavors. The singing techniques are diverse.”
“The musical style leans toward traditional Eastern instrumentation, incorporating instruments such as the guzheng, xiao, pipa, flute, and others.”
After Xu Ze finished, the elderly professor pondered for a moment and asked, “Is this your own summary?”