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.argued 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 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 本文主要从法语词中的"再生,复兴"讲述了欧洲的文艺复兴.在文艺复兴时期,音乐风格改变的很快,不同的国家以不同的速度变化.由此总结出:我们不能简单地定义文艺复兴的风格.
解答 72.D 理解判断题,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".可知这一时期的学者和艺术家想恢复希腊和罗马的古典文明的学习.对于这些学者来说这意味着回归到人类的本初.生活中的满足变成了一个理想目标,并且表达人类的情感和享受感官的乐趣不再是"不赞成"的,由此推断"frowned on"的意思是"不赞成",故选D.
73.C 细节推断题,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".可知文艺复兴时期的思想家追求的是强调人性的文化,故选C.
74.B 细节理解题,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认为现代音乐不像古代音乐那样对观众有很强的感染力,所以很失望,故选B.
75.D 推断理解题,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.可知在文艺复新时期音乐风格改变的很快,不同的国家以不同的速度变化,我们不能定义一个文艺复兴时期的风格,故选D.
点评 本文考察学生的理解推断能力以及细心程度,只要抓住文章的关键词,采用寻读的方法查找细节,结合上下文提供的语境和信息进行的概括和判断,就能找到正确答案.