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Câu hỏi: Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet correct answer to the following questions.
Of all modern instruments, the violin is apparently one of the simplest. It consists in essence of a hollow, varnished wooden sound box, or resonator, and a long neck covered with a fingerboard, along which four strings are stretched at high tension. The beauty of design, shape, and decoration is no accident. The proportions of the instrument are determined almost entirely by acoustical considerations. Its simplicity of appearance is deceptive. About 70 parts are involved in the construction of a violin. Its tone and its outstanding range of expressiveness make it an ideal solo instrument. No less important, however, is its role as an orchestral and chamber instrument. In combination with the ger and deep sounding members of the same family, the violins form the nucleus of the modern symphony orchestra.
The violin has been in existence since about 1550. Its importance as an instrument in its own right dates from the early 1600's, when it first became standard in Italian opera orchestras. Its stature as an orchestral instrument was raised further when in 1626 Louis XIII of France established at his court the orchestra known as Les vinq quatre violons du Roy (The King's 24 Violins), which was to become widely famous later in the century.
In its early history, the violin had a dull and rather quiet tone resulting from the fact that the strings were think and were attached to the body of the instrument very loosely. During the eighteenth and nineteenth century, exciting technical changes were inspired by such composer-violinists as Vivaldi and Tartini. Their instrumental compositions demanded a fuller, clearer, and more brilliant tone that was produced by using thinner strings and a far higher string tension. Small changes had to be made to the violin's internal structure and to the fingerboard so that they could withstand the extra strain. Accordingly, a higher standard of performance was achieved, in terms of both facility and interpretation. Left-hand technique was considerably elaborated, and new fingering patterns on the fingerboard were developed for very high notes.
"The King's 24 Violins" is mentioned to illustrate _______________
A. how the violin became a renowned instrument
B. why the violin was considered the only instrument suitable to be played by royalty
C. the superiority of French violins
D. the competition in the 1600's between French and Italian orchestras
Of all modern instruments, the violin is apparently one of the simplest. It consists in essence of a hollow, varnished wooden sound box, or resonator, and a long neck covered with a fingerboard, along which four strings are stretched at high tension. The beauty of design, shape, and decoration is no accident. The proportions of the instrument are determined almost entirely by acoustical considerations. Its simplicity of appearance is deceptive. About 70 parts are involved in the construction of a violin. Its tone and its outstanding range of expressiveness make it an ideal solo instrument. No less important, however, is its role as an orchestral and chamber instrument. In combination with the ger and deep sounding members of the same family, the violins form the nucleus of the modern symphony orchestra.
The violin has been in existence since about 1550. Its importance as an instrument in its own right dates from the early 1600's, when it first became standard in Italian opera orchestras. Its stature as an orchestral instrument was raised further when in 1626 Louis XIII of France established at his court the orchestra known as Les vinq quatre violons du Roy (The King's 24 Violins), which was to become widely famous later in the century.
In its early history, the violin had a dull and rather quiet tone resulting from the fact that the strings were think and were attached to the body of the instrument very loosely. During the eighteenth and nineteenth century, exciting technical changes were inspired by such composer-violinists as Vivaldi and Tartini. Their instrumental compositions demanded a fuller, clearer, and more brilliant tone that was produced by using thinner strings and a far higher string tension. Small changes had to be made to the violin's internal structure and to the fingerboard so that they could withstand the extra strain. Accordingly, a higher standard of performance was achieved, in terms of both facility and interpretation. Left-hand technique was considerably elaborated, and new fingering patterns on the fingerboard were developed for very high notes.
"The King's 24 Violins" is mentioned to illustrate _______________
A. how the violin became a renowned instrument
B. why the violin was considered the only instrument suitable to be played by royalty
C. the superiority of French violins
D. the competition in the 1600's between French and Italian orchestras
Kiến thức: Đọc – chi tiết
Giải thích: "The King's 24 Violins" được đề cập để minh họa _______________
A. làm thế nào violin trở thành một nhạc cụ nổi tiếng
B. tại sao vĩ cầm được coi là nhạc cụ duy nhất phù hợp để chơi bởi hoàng gia
C. ưu thế của đàn violin Pháp
D. cuộc cạnh tranh vào những năm 1600 giữa dàn nhạc Pháp và Ý
Thông tin:
Its stature as an orchestral instrument was raised further when in 1626 Louis XIII of France established at his court the orchestra known as Les vinq-quatre violons du Roy (The King's 24 Violins), which was to become widely famous later in the century.
Tạm dịch:
Tầm vóc của nó với tư cách là một nhạc cụ dành cho dàn nhạc đã được nâng cao hơn nữa khi vào năm 1626, Louis XIII của Pháp đã thành lập tại triều đình của mình dàn nhạc được gọi là Les vinq-quatre violons du Roy (24 cây vĩ cầm của nhà vua), dàn nhạc này đã trở nên nổi tiếng rộng rãi vào cuối thế kỷ này.
Giải thích: "The King's 24 Violins" được đề cập để minh họa _______________
A. làm thế nào violin trở thành một nhạc cụ nổi tiếng
B. tại sao vĩ cầm được coi là nhạc cụ duy nhất phù hợp để chơi bởi hoàng gia
C. ưu thế của đàn violin Pháp
D. cuộc cạnh tranh vào những năm 1600 giữa dàn nhạc Pháp và Ý
Thông tin:
Its stature as an orchestral instrument was raised further when in 1626 Louis XIII of France established at his court the orchestra known as Les vinq-quatre violons du Roy (The King's 24 Violins), which was to become widely famous later in the century.
Tạm dịch:
Tầm vóc của nó với tư cách là một nhạc cụ dành cho dàn nhạc đã được nâng cao hơn nữa khi vào năm 1626, Louis XIII của Pháp đã thành lập tại triều đình của mình dàn nhạc được gọi là Les vinq-quatre violons du Roy (24 cây vĩ cầm của nhà vua), dàn nhạc này đã trở nên nổi tiếng rộng rãi vào cuối thế kỷ này.
Đáp án A.