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乡村音乐

乡村音乐

所谓的"叛道",只是在强调根源色彩的乡村音乐传统的继续,它是在纳什维尔之声的背叛。 这并不是一种新的音乐类型,只是一种对传统的回归和对当时制作体系的背叛。 这场风暴的中心人物是Willie Nelson。1968年时,纳什维尔对他那较新的更多个人化的 尝试的音乐的排斥,使他很沮丧。Nelson由此离开纳什维尔,到了德州(Texas)的奥斯汀 (Austin),在那里他开始了一年一度的音乐会,并吸引了其他一些相似的当时不被注意的 歌手,作曲人如Waylon Jennings和Kris Kristofferson等。 他们那种淳朴的,根源化的尝试,是为了保持乡村音乐在一味迎合大众流行口味之前, 独特的甚至粗野的个人化表现方式。不仅"叛道运动"迎合了那些彻头彻尾的乡村乐迷,而且在 电台和校园中也得到了回应。结果,1976年如Waylon&Willie所愿,"The Outlaws"成为了乡 村音乐史上第一张达到百万销量的大碟,更为带有根源特质的乡村音乐打开了大门。
1953年的孟菲斯,音乐上的种族界限也被划分得一清二楚。大多数黑人听节奏布鲁斯 (R&B) 。而当时的乡村音乐却是受白人欢迎的音乐。为了寻找一条黑人、白人音乐融合地道路, 制作人Sam Phillips要为他的唱片公司"Sun Records"找一个能唱黑人歌曲的白人男孩。于是 就有了Elvis Presley----猫王。 制作Bill Monroe的“肯塔基的蓝月”《Blue Moon of Kentucky》这样的经典名曲,再加 上培养出“猫王”Elvis Presley这样具有突破性地艺人,制作人Sam Phillips开创了一种后来 大家所熟知地混合音乐形式“乡土摇滚”(Rockabilly)。虽然这种音乐形式在50年代并不怎 么受欢迎,但是许多不同的音乐人如Johnny Cash,Jerry Lee Lenis和Carl Perkins都是以录 制这类歌曲开始他们的音乐生涯的。 "纳什维尔之声"主要以钢琴、弦乐和背景和声为配器,与传统的小提琴和班卓琴的伴奏 不同,这也是纳什维尔之声的为人所知的特色。50年代末,随着乡村音乐的逐渐衰落,一些 制作人如Chet Atkins和Owen Bradley有意识地在拓展乡村音乐地趣味,并使它更接近主流 的pop音乐。 60年代早期,这种转变实现在几乎所有从Patsy Cline到The Browns(借着纳什维尔录 音室一大群音乐家地帮助下)的乡村艺人身上,使许多这样的歌曲名列乡村和流行音乐榜地 前列。 一种来源于加利福尼亚的音乐形式,后与嬉皮运动交互影响,把他们那“回归自然”的 感情带到了乡村音乐中。由于他们吸毒、蓄发遭到了传统乡村音乐价值的诅咒,乡村摇滚艺 人极力想以次开拓那些传统乐迷的口味。 60年代末的先驱者象Gram Parsons(还有The Byrds,Flying Burrito Brothers和后来 的Emmylou Harris)把传统的怀乡和心碎的乡村歌曲加上了摇滚的节奏。后来,一些象The Eagles这样的乐队把这种混合音乐形式带上了流行排行榜的榜首。今天,象The Desert Rose Band(由Byrds的合作者Chris Hilman领衔的)还在继续这一音乐传统。

第75课:Country Music 乡间之音(下)

第75课:Country Music 乡间之音(下)

I'm so glad everyone is asleep. 很高兴大家都睡了。

I thought Max would be crying, and everybody would be awake. 我还以为Max会哭个不停,让大家都睡不着。

What did I tell you? 我不是告诉你吗?Nothing to worry about. 没有什么可担心的。

I'm sure everything is fine. 我确信一切很好。

My mother knows all there is to know 我母亲完全懂得about taking care of babies, I assure you. 如何照顾好孩子,我向你保证。

Let's put some of this stuff away and then take off. 让我们把这些东西拿出来然后就走啦。

We've got a forty-minute drive into the city. 我们还要开车四十分钟到城里去。

Welcome home-- 欢迎归来---and I do mean welcome home. 我真心欢迎你们回来。

Something wrong? 有什么不对劲吗?Oh, nothing's wrong, Richard. 噢,没有什么事,Richard。

Believe me, Max is fine. 相信我,Max很好。

But his teeth hurt, and he just can't get to sleep, poor dear. 但他的牙疼,他不能入睡,可怜的小宝贝。

Neither can you. 你也不能睡。

Oh, I feel so bad. 噢,我真感到难过。

Oh, I'm fine. 噢,我很好。

How was your weekend? 你们的周末过得怎样?We had a great time, Mom. 我们玩得十分开心,妈。

音乐类英语词汇

音乐类英语词汇

crotchet rest 四分休止符 ( 美 作:quarter rest)
musichall 音乐厅 musician 音乐家
semitone 半音
orchestra shell 音响反射板
pause 休止
solmization 阶名唱法
time, bar 拍子
diapason, range 音域
hip hop 希普霍普 blues 忧郁布鲁斯歌曲 ( 蓝调音
release 唱片的发行、推出
乐)
musicology 音乐学
heavy metal 重金属
musicianship 音乐技巧 , 音乐感 , 音乐才能 , 音乐修养 , 音乐鉴赏 力
rock and roll 摇滚乐 electronical 电子音乐 latin 拉丁
hip-hop 嘻哈 indie rock 独立摇滚 metal music 金属音乐 pop punk 流行朋克 pop 流行音乐 discography音乐唱片分类目录 , DJ disco jockey 迪斯科舞厅、电 台的音乐主持人 discodance 迪斯科舞 discotheque迪斯科舞厅 alto 男高音 , 女低音 tenor 次中音 baritone 上低音 , 男中音 bass 低音 soprano 女高音 mezzo-soprano 女次高音 sharp 高半音符号 , 升号 flat 调号 bandmaster ( 管) 乐队指挥 bandsman ( 管) 乐队队员 band(-)stand ( 室外 ) 音乐台 brass band 管乐队 ; 吹奏乐队
classical music 古典音乐 light music 轻音乐 dancing music 舞曲 pop music 流行 folk music 民间音乐 country music 乡村 ~ black blue 忧郁的 melodious 悠扬的 pleasant 悦耳的 relaxing 令人放松的 soulful 充满热情的 signature n. 签名 release vt. 发行 album n. 专辑 rely on 依靠 lip-synch n. 假唱 gloss n. 虚假 balladry 民谣 country music 乡村音乐 folk music 民间音乐 jazz music 爵士乐 pop music 流行音乐

乡村音乐

乡村音乐

1820年代在欧洲产生, 口琴通过演奏者呼气、吸气 而引起内部一系列簧片的振 动而发出声音。因为大多数 口琴只有一个调,所以很难 看见一个音乐家在整夜整场 的演出过程中都用到口琴。
4、伴奏(Accompany)
贝司(Bass) 曼陀铃(Mandolin)
钢琴(Piano)
钢棒吉他(Steel Guitar) Washboard
6、奖项(Award)
另外,格莱美奖(Grammy Awards)中也设有乡村乐﹝Country﹞的大 项奖项,包括最佳乡村女歌手﹝Best Female Country Vocal Performance﹞ 、最佳乡村男歌手﹝Best Male Country Vocal Performance﹞、最佳乡村组 合,演唱或器乐﹝Best Country Performance, Duo or Group - Vocal or Instrumental﹞、最佳乡村组合演唱﹝Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal﹞、最佳乡村演唱合作﹝Best Country Collaboration with Vocals﹞、最佳乡村器乐﹝Best Country Instrumental Performance﹞ 、最佳乡村与西部音乐录制﹝Best Country & Western Recording﹞、最佳 乡村与西部音乐单曲﹝Best Country & Western Single﹞、最佳乡村歌曲 ﹝Best Country Song﹞、最佳乡村专辑﹝Best Country Album﹞、最佳蓝草 专辑﹝Best Bluegrass Album﹞、最佳乡村与西部音乐新人﹝Best New Country & Western Artist﹞12个小项奖项。

关于乡村音乐的英语小作文

关于乡村音乐的英语小作文

Country music,often referred to as country and western music,is a genre that has its roots deeply embedded in the Southern United States,particularly in the rural areas of the South,Southwest,and West.It is a genre that has evolved over the years,but its core elements remain the same:storytelling through song,with a focus on themes such as love, loss,family,and the hardships of life.Origins and Early HistoryCountry music originated in the early20th century,drawing from the folk music traditions of the rural United States,including Appalachian ballads,cowboy songs,and blues.It was initially referred to as hillbilly music or oldtime music,reflecting the rural origins of its early practitioners.The first commercial recordings of country music were made in the1920s,and the genre gained a wider audience through radio broadcasts and live performances.InstrumentationThe typical country music ensemble includes a variety of instruments,with the acoustic guitar and the fiddle being the most prominent.Other common instruments include the banjo,steel guitar,piano,and bass guitar.The use of these instruments contributes to the distinctive sound of country music,which is often characterized by its twangy,resonant tones.Lyrics and ThemesCountry music is known for its storytelling lyrics,which often reflect the everyday experiences and emotions of its listeners.Themes such as love,heartbreak,patriotism, and the rural lifestyle are common in country songs.The lyrics are typically straightforward and relatable,allowing listeners to easily connect with the stories being told.Popular ArtistsOver the years,country music has produced a number of iconic artists who have helped to shape the genre.Some of the most influential figures include Hank Williams,Johnny Cash,Dolly Parton,Willie Nelson,and Garth Brooks.These artists have not only contributed to the development of country music but have also achieved mainstream success,introducing the genre to a wider audience.Modern Country MusicToday,country music continues to evolve,incorporating elements from other genres such as pop,rock,and hiphop.While some purists argue that this dilutes the essence of country music,others see it as a natural progression that allows the genre to remain relevant and appealing to new generations of listeners.Modern country artists like Taylor Swift,Carrie Underwood,and Chris Stapleton have achieved significant success,both within the country music community and beyond.Influence and LegacyThe influence of country music extends beyond its native United States.It has inspired musicians and songwriters around the world,leading to the development of country music scenes in countries such as Australia,the United Kingdom,and Ireland.The genres focus on storytelling and its relatable themes have made it a favorite among music lovers of all backgrounds.In conclusion,country music is a genre that has stood the test of time,remaining a beloved part of American culture and beyond.Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to tell stories that resonate with listeners,providing a soundtrack to the lives of those who find solace and joy in its melodies and lyrics.。

走遍美国对话文本(中英文对照)

走遍美国对话文本(中英文对照)

走遍美国对话文本(中英文对照)目录第一章46 Linden Street 林登大街46 号 (2)第二章The Blind Date 介绍会面 (10)第三章Grandpa's Trunk 祖父的行李箱 (18)第四章A Piece of Cake (26)第五章The Right Magic (34)第六章Thanksgiving (43)第七章Man's Best Friend (53)第八章You're Going to Be Fine (63)第九章It's Up to You (72)第十章Smell the Flowers (82)第十一章A Place of Our Own (91)第十二章You're Tops (101)第十三章A Real Stewart (111)第十四章Playing Games 做游戏 (120)第十五章Second Honeymoon 二度蜜月 (130)第十六章Full of Surprises 意外惊喜 (139)第十七章Photo Finish 大功告成 (149)第十八章Making a Difference 当仁不让 (157)第十九章I Do 我愿意 (169)第二十章Quality Time 黄金时间 (178)第二十一章A Big Fish in a Little Pond 小池塘里的大鱼 (188)第二十二章Career Choices 职业选择 (198)第二十三章The Community Center 社区中心 (208)第二十四章Parting Friends 饯行聚会 (218)第二十五章Country Music 乡间之音 (228)第二十六章Opening Night 展览开幕之夜 (237)第一章46 Linden Street 林登大街46 号ACT IExcuse me. My name is Richard Stewart. 对不起,我叫Richard Stewart。

country music概念

country music概念

country music概念
Country music,顾名思义,是指美国的乡村音乐,是美国音乐文化
中的一个分支。

得益于它淳朴、自然和个性化的风格,一直以来都受
到很多人的喜欢和推崇,尤其在美国南部和西部地区,更是被广泛传
唱和流传。

在音乐形式上,Country music具有很多独特的特点。

例如,它的旋
律简单自然,节奏鲜明清晰,歌曲中的歌词也往往是情感真挚、生活
真实。

此外,Country music中拥有多种不同的流派,包括蓝草音乐、西部摇滚、乡村摇滚等等,每个流派都独具匠心地展现了这种音乐的
丰富多彩。

在音乐主题方面,Country music也有着自身的特点。

许多歌曲都以
家庭和爱情为主题,表达了对亲情、友情和爱情的赞颂和歌颂。

此外,一些歌曲也会涉及到乡村生活和工作等方面,让人感受到了这个音乐
形式所代表的生活情致。

总体来说,Country music的魅力在于它具有强烈的个性化特点,这
在当今越来越阳春白雪化的音乐行业中显得尤为珍贵。

它向人们传递
的是生活的真实和自然的情感,既能让人们感受到别人的生活经验,
同时也能让我们更好地去体验和表达自己的情感。

无论是在美国还是
其他国家,Country music都以其独特的魅力吸引着越来越多的人去探寻和品味。

00600高级英语(上册)课文中英文对照翻译

00600高级英语(上册)课文中英文对照翻译

高级英语上册课文逐句翻译Lesson One Rock Superstars关于我们和我们的社会,他们告诉了我们些什么?What Do They Tell Us About Ourselves and Our Society?摇滚乐是青少年叛逆的音乐。

——摇滚乐评论家约相?罗克韦尔Rock is the music of teenage rebellion.--- John Rockwell, rock music critic知其崇拜何人便可知其人。

——小说家罗伯特?佩恩?沃伦By a man’s heroes ye shall know him.--- Robert Penn Warren, novelist1972年6月的一天,芝加哥圆形剧场挤满了大汗淋漓、疯狂摇摆的人们。

It was mid-June, 1972, the Chicago Amphitheater was packed, sweltering, rocking.滚石摇滚乐队的迈克?贾格尔正在台上演唱“午夜漫步人”。

Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones was singing “Midnight Rambler.”演唱结束时评论家唐?赫克曼在现场。

Critic Don Heckman was there when the song ended.他描述道:“贾格尔抓起一个半加仑的水罐沿舞台前沿边跑边把里面的水洒向前几排汗流浃背的听众。

听众们蜂拥般跟随着他跑,急切地希望能沾上几滴洗礼的圣水。

“Jagger,” he said, “grabs a half-gallon jug of water and runs along the front platform, sprinkling its contents over the first few rows of sweltering listeners. They surge to follow him, eager to be touched by a few baptismal drops”.1973年12月下旬的一天,约1.4万名歌迷在华盛顿市外的首都中心剧场尖叫着,乱哄哄地拥向台前。

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ACT IHot dogs. I love hot dogs. 热狗。

我喜欢热狗。

There is nothing better than a hot dog in the country. 在美国乡村没有比热狗更好的东西了。

Hot dogs and mustard. 热狗和芥末。

?Cooked outdoors over an open fire. 在户外的火堆上烤。

I wish I had one now. 我真希望现在就来一个。

Do you remember when Daddy and I used to take you 你还记得爸爸和我常带你and Susan and Robbie to Jones Beach? Susan,Robbie去Jones海滨的事吗?Oh, I sure do. 哦,我当然记得。

We'd wait until dark and make a fire, 我们等到天黑就升火,and we'd cook the hot dogs. 然后烤热狗。

Oh, don't forget the mustard. 噢,不要忘了芥末。

And, oh, does anybody want ketchup? 噢,有人要番茄酱吗?I might as well take it along. 我不妨带着。

And now to make sure we've got the hamburger patties. 现在务必确信带上汉堡碎肉饼。

I have to remember to put them in the bag 我必须记得将它们放进袋子tomorrow morning before we leave. 在明天早上临走之前。

I'll remind you, Richard. 我会提醒你的,Richard。

Mom, 妈,we really appreciate your taking care of Max for the weekend 我们真心感谢你周末照顾Max and giving up your free time. 放弃你的闲暇时间。

I love doing it. 我爱这样做。

Susan and Harry have a sitter for Michelle in the city, Susan和Harry在城里给Michelle找到一位临时保姆,and I'm taking care of Max. 我就来照顾Max。

It's no big deal. 这没有什么。

I am happy to do it for you. 我很高兴为你们做这件事。

I guess Max is asleep by now. 我想Max现在已经睡觉了。

He's not crying anymore. 他不再哭了。

Oh, poor baby. 噢,可怜的宝贝。

He's teething. 他正在长牙齿。

Well, he's asleep--finally. 好了,他总算睡着了。

I feel so bad for him. 我为他难过。

?It hurts so much when a baby gets his first teeth. 小孩子长第一颗牙齿时好痛哟。

He'll be fine, Marilyn. 他不会有问题的,Marilyn。

Well, he wakes up several times during the night, 噢,他一晚醒了好几次,and the pain is so bad. 疼得很厉害。

I'm really concerned about going away for the weekend, Ellen, 我这个周末外出真快乐,Ellen,and leaving you with the full responsibility of taking care of Max. 还要把照顾Max的全部责任留给你。

Especially with his teething. 特别是他现在开始长牙。

I wish he felt better. 我真希望他现在好一点。

Please don't worry, Marilyn. 请别担心,Marilyn。

Remember your father-in-law's a pediatrician. 记住你公公是小儿科医师。

We have a live-in doctor if there's a problem I can't handle. 假如我遇到不能解决的问题我们还有位驻家医生。

I agree, Marilyn. 我同意,Marilyn。

We really don't have to be overly concerned. 我们真的不需要过分担心。

I'll go upstairs and stay with him until he falls asleep again. 我上楼去陪他直到他又睡着。

Thanks, Richard. 谢谢,Richard。

Try putting him across your lap on his stomach. 试试让他趴着睡在你大腿上。

He likes that. 他喜欢那样。

?I'll try it. 我试试吧。

When are Susan and Harry picking you up, Marilyn? Susan和Harry什么时候来接你们,Marilyn?They're coming by at six tomorrow morning, 他们明天早晨六点钟过来。

so we can get an early start. 这样我们可以早点出发。

That's nice. 很好。

And you'll have a full day in the country. 你们就可以在乡下呆一整天啦。

And a full night. 还有一整个晚上。

Tomorrow night we'll be camping out in tents. 明天晚上我们将露宿在帐蓬。

And coming home on Sunday? 星期日回来?We'll be heading back late in the afternoon. 我们会在黄昏时打道回府。

You're going to have the time of your lives. 你们将会玩得非常痛快。

Camping out is such great fun. 露营是件很好玩的事。

We'll have a great time camping out, I'm sure. 我确定我们会在露营时玩得很开心。

But I'm still a little worried about you, Ellen. 但我还是有点牵挂着你,Ellen。

It will be my great pleasure, Marilyn. 我也会很快乐的,Marilyn。

Remember, it's only one night. 记住,只是一个晚上。

He's asleep. 他睡着了。

I think he'll sleep through the night now. 我想他现在会睡到天亮。

Thanks, honey. 谢谢,亲爱的。

I hope he's good when we're away. 我希望我们不在时他很乖。

Well, so do I. 嗯,我也希望如此。

Now, to check the list of things we need for the camping trip. 现在,让我们检查一下露营旅行所需物品的清单吧。

We need to bring a flashlight. 我们需要带一个手电筒。

It's in the right-hand drawer, next to the bottle openers. 在右手边的抽屉里,就在开瓶器旁边。

Do we have a bottle opener on the list, Marilyn? 清单上有开瓶器吗,Marilyn?No. No bottle opener. 没有,没有开瓶器。

Is that one of the things Susan and Harry are bringing? 那是不是Susan和Harry要带的物品之一?No. 不是。

And we're bringing the ketchup, mustard, relish--all that stuff. 我们还要番茄酱呀,芥末,调味酱诸如此类的东西。

And cooking utensils. 还有厨具。

Well, here's the bottle opener, and here's the flashlight. 哦,这是开瓶器,这是手电筒。

Matches. 火柴。

Matches? 火柴?Yes, of course. 是的,要的。

For when we build our campfire. 用来生营火的。

I can't build a fire by rubbing two pieces of wood together. 我总不能靠磨擦两片木柴来取火吧。

And don't forget your camera and film, Richard. 别忘了你的照相机和底片,Richard。

All packed and ready. 都打包准备好了。

And let's not forget our cassette player and some tapes. 还别忘了带上我们的卡式录音机和一些录音带。

Some music tapes and some blank tapes 带一些音乐带和一些空白带so that we can record our thoughts about the trip. 以便我们录下旅行中的感想。

Oh, that's a nice idea. 噢,这是个好主意。

An audio diary. 来一段录音游记。

That's what I thought. 我就是这么想的。

Got it! 找到了!The cassette player and the tapes. 卡式录音机和录音带。

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