Unit 10
Text I
From Composer to interpreter to listener
Group 3
Contents
1.Pre-reading activities 2.Introduction of the text prehension of the text nguage 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. She's the embodiment of kindness. 她是慈祥的化身.
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
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。
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
Introduction
Aaron Copland
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, Copland's 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 Copland’s what to listen for in music(1939).
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.
Discussion question What do we listen for when we listen to a composer/ songs? He‟s emotion (happiness, love, hate, ect), thoughts, personality,ect
Language points
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
Pre-reading acti types of music? And what’s 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
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 person’s 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 one's 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.
Pre-reading activities
2.what’s the functions of music？
--make one feel happy/pleasant --put one in the right mood --relaxes one’s nerves --regulates the work pace --is a great way to promote certain musicians and singers --creates a pleasant atmosphere
1.What’s 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.