新编英语教程u.ppt

From Composer to interpreter to listener,Unit 10 Text I,Group 3,Contents,1.Pre-reading activities 2.Introduction of the text 3.Comprehension of the text 4.Language points,Pre-reading activities,1.Can you list the types of music? And whats your favorite music ? Classical music, country music, light music jazz, blues, heavy metal, rock, pop, folk, rap, sonata奏鸣曲, symphony, patriotic, religious, military Soul music (爵士灵歌：美国黑人发展的流行音乐，结合了福音唱诗以及强节奏音乐和布鲁斯音乐的特点), Spiritual music（原先由美国黑奴唱的）黑人圣歌, ballad 【音乐】 伤感的情歌：尤指浪漫的或伤感的流行歌曲, Swing music摇摆乐：形成于1935年前后的一种流行舞蹈音乐，以爵士乐为基础，但运用更简单的和声和节奏形式以及更大的管乐队,2.whats the functions of music？,-make one feel happy/pleasant -put one in the right mood -relaxes ones nerves -regulates the work pace -is a great way to promote certain musicians and singers -creates a pleasant atmosphere,Pre-reading activities,Introduction,the title：From composer to interpreter to listener What do you think the terms composer, interpreter and listener refer to? composer: a person who writes music, create music, a mirror of his personality and the influences of his time interpreter: a person who performs musical compositions, e.g., pianist, violinist, cellist, or a conductor of a symphony orchestra, assimilating and recreating music, reproducing the very thought of the composer listener: a person who listens to music, fully involved in the music, influencing the art of composition and interpretation,Introduction,Aaron Copland (November 14, 1900 December 2, 1990) was an American classical composer of concert and film music. Instrumental in forging a distinctly American style of composition, Coplands music achieved a difficult balance between modern music and American folk styles. His work include billy the kid (1939),bury me mot on the lone prairie(1942), Appalachian spring(1944) and inscape(1967). This text is an excerpt from a chapter in Coplands what to listen for in music(1939).,Aaron Copland,Introduction,Book introduction Whether they listen to Mozart or Duke Ellington, Aaron Copland invites readers to ask two basic questions: Are they hearing everything that is going on? Are they really being sensitive to it? With his provocative suggestions, Aaron Copland guides readers through a deeper appreciation of the most rewarding of all art forms.,1.Whats the text about? -This is an expository piece of writing, dealing with the relationship between the composer, interpreter and listener, the different role each plays in a musical experience.,How many parts can this text be divided? How is it divided?,It can be divided into three parts: Paragraph 1-3: the composer Paragraph 4-7: the interpreter Paragraph 8-11: the listener,Discussion question,What do we listen for when we listen to a composer/ songs? Hes emotion (happiness, love, hate, ect), thoughts, personality,ect,Language points,1.listen listen for sth/sb:to pay attention so to be sure of hearing 留神听，倾听。 Eg: I knocked at the door, and listened for the answer. 注意音乐改变的那一瞬间（listen for) Listen for the moment when the music changes. listen in (to): a）to listen to a radio broadcast 收听电台广播 Eg: Listening in to the BBC World Service 收听英国广播公司国际新闻节目 b）overhear (a conversation, etc)偷听(谈话等) Eg: The criminals did not know the police were listening in.罪犯不知道他们一直受警方的监听。,2.Sculptor n, A sculptor is a person who uses wood, stone, metal, and so on to make representations of people or things in some way; 雕刻家 Sculpture 雕塑；雕刻 3. exterior adj, on or coming from the outside; outer外部的；外面的 Cf：interior n, a) outward appearanc of surface; outside 外貌;外面 Eg: A gentle man with a rough exterior 外貌粗拙而性情温和的男子 b) Scene set outside in a painting or play(绘画或戏剧的)外景,Language points,Language points,4.Quintessential: adj, perfect, most “essential” Quintessence n, a) essential part of 精髓，精华 b) Perfect example of 典范 Eg: The Quintessence of virtue 美德的榜样 5.embody: v (note 1) 1) express or give visible form to (ideas, feelings, etc) 体现（想法、 感情等）; 使（想法、 感情等）具体化: Eg: To me he embodies all the best qualities of a teacher. 在我看来, 他本身体现了教师应有的一切优秀品质. The latest cars embody many new features. 最新的小车具有很多新特色. 2) include or contain sth 包括或含有某物: Eg: The latest computer model embodies many new features. 最新型的计算机具备许多新功能. Shes the embodiment of kindness. 她是慈祥的化身.,Language points,6.In the case of: adj,至于, 在的情况下, 就来说, 就而言, 对而言. Eg:我们把这类故事视为神话, 但就林肯来说, 这故事却是真实的. Its the kind of story we think of as myth. But in the case of Lincoln, the story is true. Cf: in case of: adv.假设, 万一 7.Mirror: v, reflect (sth) as in a mirror 反射,映照(某事物) Eg: The tress were mirrored in the still water of the lake. 静静的湖水映出岸上的树木。 A novel that mirrors modern society. 反映现实社会的小说,Language points,9.streak: n, a) long thin mark, line or band of a different substance or colour from its surroundings (与整体不同物质或颜色的)条纹, 线条, 斑纹: Eg: streaks of grey in her hair 她头发上夹杂着的缕缕白发 a streak (ie flash) of lightning 一道闪电 b) Element or trace (in a persons character)(个性中的)些微特点或特质 Eg: A streak of jealousy, vanity, cruelty几分嫉妒、虚荣、残忍 V. a) esp passive sth (with sth) mark sth with streaks 在某物上加条纹: Eg: have ones hair streaked 把头发染成一缕缕不同的颜色white marble streaked with brown 带褐色条纹的白色大理石.,b) Move very fast (in the specified direction)飞快的（向某方向）移动 Eg：the children streaked off down the street as fast as they could. 孩子们拼命地沿街飞跑 8.frailty: n a) Physical weakness（身体）虚弱 b) (instance of) weakness in character or morals: fault or imperfection （性格）软弱；（道德观念）薄弱；错误；缺点 Eg: she continued to love him despite his many frailties. 尽管他有很多缺点，但她仍爱他。 Human frailty 人类的弱点,The introduction of Lully and Wagner,Jean Baptiste Lully (1632-1687) french court and operatic composer.,Language points,Richard Wagner（1813-1883) leading German composer of the late 19th century,Language points,10.epoch: (beginning of a) period of time in history, life, the history of the earth, etc, esp one marked by notable events or characteristics 纪元；时代；时期 Eg: Einsteins theory marked a new epoch in mathematics. 爱因斯坦理论开创了数学的新纪元. the epoch-making discovery of America 发现美洲的划时代的创举 An entire historical epoch 整个历史时代 11.Inevitable: adj, that cannot be avoided; that is sure to happen 不可避免的；必然发生的；难免的 Eg: an inevitable disaster 不可避免的灾难 It seems inevitable that theyll lose. 看来他们的败局是势不可免了。,Language points,12.correspond: a) (with sth) be in agreement; 相一致; 相符合: Eg: Your account and hers correspond. 你的说法跟他的说法一致。 The written record of our conversation doesnt correspond with what was actually said. 对我们交谈所作的文字记录与我们的原话不符. b) (to sth) be equivalent or similar 相当的; 相似的: Eg: The working of this machine corresponds to that of the human brain. 这种机器的作用就相当于人脑的作用。 The American Congress corresponds to the British Parliament. 美国的国会相当於英国的议会. c) (with sb) exchange letters 通信: Eg: Weve corresponded (with each other) for years but Ive never actually met him. 我们已（互相）通信多年了,可是我从未见过他本人。,Language points,13.mature Vi/vt. come to full development 使成熟，成熟 Eg: His character matured during these years. These years matured his character. adj. fully grown or developed; ripe Eg: persons of mature years 成年人 maturity: n. U the state of being mature 14. Apply to: have reference to; concern; be directly related to,Language points,15.Mercy: n, capacity for holding oneself back from punishing 仁慈，怜悯 Eg：They showed mercy to the enemy and let them live. 他饶恕了他的敌人，饶了他们的命。 To the tender mercies of: to the probably unkind or rough treatment by Eg: He works under the woman, so he is left to the tender mercies of the woman. If you marry him, you will be left to his tender mercies. At the mercy of 束手无策，任人摆布 Eg：I dont want to be at the mercy of such a leader. Leave to the mercies让受摆布（虐待） Have the mercy on sb 对怜悯 Without mercy 残忍地，毫不容情地,Language points,16.Interpretive(=interpretative):adj, of or concerning interpretation解释的;说明的;表明的;体现的;理解的;口译的 Eg：the pianists considerable