12.The French word renaissance means rebirth.It was first used in 1855by the historian Jules Michelet in his History of France,then adopted by historians of culture,by art historians,and eventually by music historians,all of whom applied it to European culture during the 150years spanning 1450-1600.The concept of rebirth was appropriate to this period of European history because of the renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture that began in Italy and then spread throughout Europe.Scholars and artists of this period wanted to restore the learning and ideals of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome.To these scholars this meant a return to human.Fulfillment in life became a desirable goal,and expressing the entire range of human emotions and enjoying the pleasures of the senses were no longer"frowned on".Artists and writers now turned to religious subject matter and sought to make their works understandable and appealing.
These changes in outlook deeply affected the musical culture of the Renaissance period-how people thought about music as well as the way music was composed and experienced.They could see the architectural monuments,sculptures,plays,and poems that were being rediscovered,but they could not actually hear ancient music-although they could read the writings of classical philosophers,poets,essayists,and music theorists that were becoming available in translation.They learned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why modern music did not have the same effect.For example,the influential religious leader Bernardino Cirillo expressed disappointment with the learned music of his time.He urged musicians to follow the example of the sculptors,painters,architects,and scholars who had rediscovered ancient art and literature.
The musical Renaissance in Europe was more a general cultural movement and state of mind than a specific set of musical techniques.Furthermore,music changed so rapidly during this century and a half-though at different rates in different countries-that we cannot define a single Renaissance style.
72.The phrase"frowned on"in Para.1is closest in meaning toD.
A.given up B.forgotten about C.a(chǎn)rgued about D.disapproved of
73.It can be inferred from the passage that thinkers of the Renaissance were seeking a rebirth ofC.
A.communication among artists across Europe
B.Green and Roman architecture and sculptures
C.a(chǎn) cultural emphasis on human values
D.religious themes in art that were more abstract
74.According to the passage,why was Bemardino Cirillo disappointed with the music of his time?B
A.It was not complex enough to appeal to musicians.
B.It had little emotional impact on the audiences.
C.It was too dependent on the art and literature of his time.
D.It did not contain enough religious themes.
75.Which of the following is mentioned in the passage as a reason for the absence of a single Renaissance musical style?D
A.The musical Renaissance was defined by technique rather than style.
B.The musical Renaissance was too short to give rise to a new musical style.
C.Renaissance musicians adopted the styles of both Greek and Roman musicians.
D.During the Renaissance,music never remained the same for very long.
分析 本文主要從法語詞中的"再生,復(fù)興"講述了歐洲的文藝復(fù)興.在文藝復(fù)興時期,音樂風(fēng)格改變的很快,不同的國家以不同的速度變化.由此總結(jié)出:我們不能簡單地定義文藝復(fù)興的風(fēng)格.
解答 72.D 理解判斷題,由第一段Scholars and artists of this period wanted to restore the learning and ideals of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome.To these scholars this meant a return to human.Fulfillment in life became a desirable goal,and expressing the entire range of human emotions and enjoying the pleasures of the senses were no longer"frowned on".可知這一時期的學(xué)者和藝術(shù)家想恢復(fù)希臘和羅馬的古典文明的學(xué)習(xí).對于這些學(xué)者來說這意味著回歸到人類的本初.生活中的滿足變成了一個理想目標(biāo),并且表達(dá)人類的情感和享受感官的樂趣不再是"不贊成"的,由此推斷"frowned on"的意思是"不贊成",故選D.
73.C 細(xì)節(jié)推斷題,由第一段To these scholars this meant a return to human.Fulfillment in life became a desirable goal,and expressing the entire range of human emotions and enjoying the pleasures of the senses were no longer"frowned on".可知文藝復(fù)興時期的思想家追求的是強(qiáng)調(diào)人性的文化,故選C.
74.B 細(xì)節(jié)理解題,由第二段They learned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why modern music did not have the same effect.可知Bernardino Cirillo認(rèn)為現(xiàn)代音樂不像古代音樂那樣對觀眾有很強(qiáng)的感染力,所以很失望,故選B.
75.D 推斷理解題,由最后一段music changed so rapidly during this century and a half-though at different rates in different countries-that we cannot define a single Renaissance style.可知在文藝復(fù)新時期音樂風(fēng)格改變的很快,不同的國家以不同的速度變化,我們不能定義一個文藝復(fù)興時期的風(fēng)格,故選D.
點評 本文考察學(xué)生的理解推斷能力以及細(xì)心程度,只要抓住文章的關(guān)鍵詞,采用尋讀的方法查找細(xì)節(jié),結(jié)合上下文提供的語境和信息進(jìn)行的概括和判斷,就能找到正確答案.