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音乐是以声音为表现手段的一种艺术形式，如同文学是语言的艺术一样，音乐是声音的艺术。
Part 1 Realize Music
了解音乐
（1）You'll be smarter！你会更加聪明！
One of the reasons to play a musical instrument is that it will actually make you smarter.Many studies have been done on this，and they all show that playing an instrument changes the structure of your brain，expanding the parts that control hearing and memory.Musicians have even been found to pick up new languages easier.
学习演奏乐器的一个原因是它会让你更加聪明。很多研究表明演奏乐器能够改变大脑的结构，扩展控制听力和记忆的部分。人们发现音乐家学习新的语言会更加容易。
（2）It's an invaluable skill.它是宝贵的技能。
Being a musician for a living is tough，but knowing how to play an instrument well is a skill that can never be taken away from you.Once you learn，you'll never completely forget it.It's something to fall back on if you ever need it.Out of a job Perhaps scout out some local bands that are willing to pay for your skills at your particular instrument.Or，if you're skilled enough，you can give Lessons and make money that way.
当音乐家来养家糊口是很难的，但是知道如何演奏乐器确实是一项终身的技能。一旦你学会了，你就永远不会忘记。你需要时就可以用它。找不到工作？也许去当地的乐队找找，说不定他们愿意雇你演奏乐器。或者如果你的演奏技巧相当熟练，你可以讲授课程，通过这种方式来赚钱。
（3）You can play other instruments.你可以演奏其他乐器。
If you can play just one musical instrument，you'll be able to learn how to play others relatively quickly.Once you've developed an ear for music，you'll be able to tell what sounds good and what doesn't，so even if you don't want to take Lessons for a new instrument，you'll be able to teach yourself.Playing many instruments is a huge benefit，and something that you'll never know when you'll need.If you wanted to go the route of giving Lessons，you'd be able to give Lessons for all the instruments you play and perhaps make that a full time job！
如果你会演奏一种乐器，你会很快地学会演奏其他乐器。一旦你有了一双音乐的耳朵，你就能知道什么听起来好听什么不好听，所以即便你不想上课去学新的乐器，你也能自学。演奏多种乐器会很大有裨益，你永远不知道你什么时候需要它。如果你想走培训的路线，那你可以讲授多种课程，也许培训会成为你的全职工作！
（4）You'll find peace.你会找到安静。
Music is a powerful emotional stimulus，and it's something you can always turn to whenever you're feeling bad.Many people I know have said that playing their instruments helped them deal with their depression and other emotional issues.It's a method of release，and even of meditation if you use it that way.If you're having overwhelming negative feelings，give an instrument a chance.It could be just the thing you need to help you through it.
音乐是一种有力的情感刺激，无论你何时感觉不好，你都可以求助于它。我认识的很多人都说演奏乐器能帮助他们处理抑郁和其他情感问题。它是一种发泄的方法，还可以作为一种冥想的方式。如果你有大量的负面情绪，试试乐器吧。它可能就是你需要的东西，它能够帮助你。
| band music 军乐 | jazz 爵士乐 |
| bass 男低音 | opera 歌剧 |
| chorus 合唱 | choir 合唱团 |
| choral music 合唱音乐 | sonata 奏鸣曲 |
| march 进行曲 | tango 探戈 |
| blues 布鲁斯 | rumba 伦巴 |
| disco 迪斯科 | instrumental music 器乐 |
| musical instrument 乐器 | tenor 男高音 |
| lullaby 摇篮曲 | ymphonic poem 交响诗 |
| toccata 托卡塔 | nocturn 夜曲 |
| duet 二重奏 | symphony 交响曲 |
| concerto 协奏曲 | fantasia 幻想曲 |
| requiem 安魂曲 | serenade 小夜曲 |
| solo 独奏（唱） | rhapsody 狂想曲 |
| baritone 男中音 | altz 圆舞曲，华尔兹 |
Part 2 Key Sentences
关键句型全知道
Do you often listen to songs on the radio？
你常听广播播放的歌曲吗？
I like listening to records better.
我更喜欢听唱片。
I don't even know how to sing.
我甚至不知道怎样去唱。
Will you sing us a song？
给我们唱支歌好吗？
I just love this new song by Backstreet Boys.
我真的喜欢后街男孩的这首新歌。
I have no ear for music.
我不会欣赏音乐。
We can sing a duet.
我们可以来个二重唱。
Music is not my line.
音乐不是我的本行。
What concert is it？
是什么样的音乐会？
How important is music to you？
音乐对你有多重要？
I enjoy singing，much more listening to music.
我喜欢唱歌，更不用说听音乐了。
That song is my best song.
那是我最拿手的歌曲。
Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
音乐可洗去灵魂中日常生活所沾染的污垢。
His music is to the very taste of many of the young people.
他所创作的音乐大多数都很符合年轻人的口味。
Part 3 Let's
Talk！开始交流吧！
Emma： Jessica，listen to the lyrics of this song.
艾玛： 杰西卡，听这首歌的歌词。
Jessica： What's so special about this song？
杰西卡： 这首歌有什么特别？
Emma： It's from the musical that is so popular in New York right now.Do you like it？
艾玛： 这是现在在纽约很受欢迎的一部歌舞剧里的插曲。你喜欢吗？
Jessica： Not very much.It sounds too emotional to me.
杰西卡： 不怎么喜欢。我觉得情感色彩太浓了。
Emma： That's why it is so popular.It was recorded by Barbara Martin.I've heard that when she sang this song on stage the opening night，she created quite a sensation.
艾玛： 那就是这首歌这么受欢迎的原因。这首歌是芭芭拉·马丁录制的。我听说这部剧第一天晚上首演时，她登台唱了这首歌，相当轰动。
Jessica： I'm afraid my association with Broadway musicals is rather limited.Compared with that，I know more about jazz.
杰西卡： 恐怕我对百老汇歌舞剧知道得相当有限。相比之下，我了解爵士音乐更多一点。
Emma： Well then，you need an introduction.The school drama club is putting on a musical production.How about going together？
艾玛： 那你需要入门了。学校剧社要演一出歌舞剧。我们一起去看，怎么样？
Jessica： I'm sorry.I'll go to the jazz concert and I have bought a ticket.
杰西卡： 不好意思。我要去听爵士音乐会，并且我已经买票了。
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