你有喜歡的樂隊(duì)或音樂家嗎中剩？有沒有想過學(xué)一門樂器朝巫？除了陶冶情操和掌握技能以外，演奏樂器對(duì)一個(gè)人還有哪些好處萨惑？本期隨身英語(yǔ)探討學(xué)習(xí)樂器的益處同時(shí)教你在音樂方面的專業(yè)術(shù)語(yǔ)。
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It’s difficult not to admire the talent of a skilled musician. Whether it be a pianist, flautist or cellist, these individuals have shown dedication and passion over a long period of time to reach the highest levels of performance. But they say it’s never too late to learn. So what are the benefits, for both children and adults, in learning a musical instrument?
Learning to play a musical instrument when growing up can improve hearing in adulthood. According to a study by Dr Nina Kraus, Professor of Neurobiology at Northwestern University in Illinois, US, children who played musical instruments were better at recognising different frequencies. This improved hearing skill carried over into later life with adults who had once played an instrument able to discern sounds of different pitches more easily. And it could also have some academic benefits too. A study conducted by the University of British Columbia found that students who engaged in music-related activities during grades 7-12 scored significantly higher in science, English and maths.
And there are not just benefits to children. Whether you choose to play the piano, pick or strum a guitar or learn a drumbeat, you could end up joining a band or orchestra. This in turn could improve your social life, meeting other bandmates who are likeminded in their love of a good tune. Learning an instrument can also give you a sense of achievement. Nailing that perfect chord is one way, but what if you got together with a bunch of friends and entered into a battle of the bands – and won?
So, whether you’re looking to destress playing out some chords, or improve your grades at school, maybe taking up an instrument could help you.
vocabulary
pianist 鋼琴家
flautist 長(zhǎng)笛手
cellist 大提琴手
dedication 專注仇矾，投入
passion 熱情
frequency 頻率
pitch 音高
pick 彈撥
strum 掃撥
guitar 吉他
drumbeat 鼓點(diǎn)
band 樂隊(duì)
orchestra 管弦樂隊(duì)
bandmate 樂隊(duì)中的隊(duì)友
tune 曲子
nail 成功地做
chord 和弦
battle of the bands “樂隊(duì)大賽”（指表演選出最優(yōu)秀樂隊(duì)的比賽）
be likeminded in 有相同的志向
a sense of achievement 成就感
destress 釋放壓力
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He has shown real dedication to his work.
You need to strum the guitar from top to bottom to make that sound.
You did well in the test. You really nailed （這里也可以換成did/ made）it.
We’ve decided to create a group and compete in the next** battle of the bands**.
She shows exceptional passion（異于常人的熱情） towards her music. She loves it!
@BBC learning English
