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Which of the following best describes the initial part of Little Jade Wang's performance?
Which of the following best describes the initial part of Little Jade Wang's performance?
- A melancholic melody focused on the imagery of the Yellow Mountains.
- A simple song with only three or four high notes.
- A series of complex vocal runs followed by a sudden drop in pitch and intensity. (correct)
- A gradual increase in volume and tempo, culminating in a powerful crescendo.
The phrase "a flying serpent writhing and turning among the thirty-six peaks of The Yellow Mountains" is used to describe what aspect of Little Jade Wang's singing?
The phrase "a flying serpent writhing and turning among the thirty-six peaks of The Yellow Mountains" is used to describe what aspect of Little Jade Wang's singing?
- The emotional intensity of the song.
- The historical context of the performance.
- The complex melody and vocal agility. (correct)
- The singer's physical movements on stage.
How did the audience react to Little Jade Wang's prolonged silence after her voice faded?
How did the audience react to Little Jade Wang's prolonged silence after her voice faded?
- They remained still and quiet, holding their breath in anticipation. (correct)
- They erupted in polite applause to show their appreciation.
- They started whispering among themselves, wondering what was happening.
- They began to leave the theater, assuming the performance was over.
The rising voice compared to a "Japanese rocket" suggests what about the singer's performance?
The rising voice compared to a "Japanese rocket" suggests what about the singer's performance?
How does the banjo player contribute to Little Jade Wang's performance?
How does the banjo player contribute to Little Jade Wang's performance?
The comparison of the music to "the wanton singing of sweet birds on a spring morning in the garden" emphasizes which aspect of the performance?
The comparison of the music to "the wanton singing of sweet birds on a spring morning in the garden" emphasizes which aspect of the performance?
During the most intricate part of the performance, what happens to the music?
During the most intricate part of the performance, what happens to the music?
What is the audience's reaction immediately following the silence?
What is the audience's reaction immediately following the silence?
Based on the description, what is the most accurate characterization of Little Jade Wang's singing style?
Based on the description, what is the most accurate characterization of Little Jade Wang's singing style?
What is the implied significance of the silence before the final applause?
What is the implied significance of the silence before the final applause?
What does the phrase, "The ears were kept so busy that you couldn't decide which note to listen to" suggest about the music?
What does the phrase, "The ears were kept so busy that you couldn't decide which note to listen to" suggest about the music?
The text contains metaphors related to nature, like 'sweet birds' and 'spring morning'. What effect does this possibly have on the reader's understanding of the content?
The text contains metaphors related to nature, like 'sweet birds' and 'spring morning'. What effect does this possibly have on the reader's understanding of the content?
Why does the performer allow for a gradual fading of the music? What effect does this have on the listener?
Why does the performer allow for a gradual fading of the music? What effect does this have on the listener?
How would you describe the relationship between the banjo player's music and Little Jade Wang's voice?
How would you describe the relationship between the banjo player's music and Little Jade Wang's voice?
If a listener were to explain the performance in their own words, which of the following would be true?
If a listener were to explain the performance in their own words, which of the following would be true?
A listener is experiencing Wang's performance for the first time. What might be their opinion of Wang's vocal talent?
A listener is experiencing Wang's performance for the first time. What might be their opinion of Wang's vocal talent?
What does the author mean by the phrase, "then voice and instrument both fell silent"?
What does the author mean by the phrase, "then voice and instrument both fell silent"?
What purpose does comparing the audience's applause to rumbling thunder serve?
What purpose does comparing the audience's applause to rumbling thunder serve?
How might the writer further describe the sounds made when the "voice again rose like a Japanese rocket"?
How might the writer further describe the sounds made when the "voice again rose like a Japanese rocket"?
Why does the source text emphasize that there was the sound of a single clear note?
Why does the source text emphasize that there was the sound of a single clear note?
Flashcards
Voice Drop
Voice Drop
Little Jade Wang's voice suddenly dropped after singing three or four highest flourishes.
Serpentine Voice
Serpentine Voice
Her voice described innumerable circles like a flying serpent writhing and turning.
Diminishing Voice
Diminishing Voice
The more she sang, the lower and more delicate her voice became until it was almost inaudible.
Audience Immobility
Audience Immobility
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Rising Sound
Rising Sound
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Multicolor sound
Multicolor sound
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Limitless Sounds
Limitless Sounds
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Complementary music
Complementary music
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Musical Imagery
Musical Imagery
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Overwhelmed Senses
Overwhelmed Senses
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Sudden Silence
Sudden Silence
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Thunderous Applause
Thunderous Applause
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Study Notes
Little Jade Wang's Performance
- Little Jade Wang sang three or four high flourishes, then her voice dropped suddenly.
- She powerfully and spiritedly galloped through a thousand twists and turns.
- Her voice described countless circles, resembling a flying serpent writhing among the Yellow Mountains' thirty-six peaks.
- Her voice became lower and more delicate, eventually fading away completely.
- Everyone in the theater held their breath, sitting still and attentive.
- After two or three minutes, a faint sound emerged from under the ground.
- Her voice rose again like a Japanese rocket shooting into the sky, bursting into multicolored fire.
- The voice soared, creating seemingly endless sounds coming and going.
- The banjo player plucked his strings with circular finger movements, varying between loud and soft.
- His playing perfectly accompanied her voice.
- The performance resembled sweet birds wantonly singing on a spring morning in the garden.
- The audience's ears were overwhelmed, making it hard to focus on a single note.
- At the peak of complexity, a clear note rang out, followed by silence from both voice and instrument.
- The audience applauded with a sound like rumbling thunder.
Original Chinese Text Context
- 王小玉's singing began with high notes and a sudden drop, displaying a spirit of thousand twists and turns.
- Her voice danced like a flying snake among the thirty-six peaks of Yellow Mountain.
- It weaved and circled, becoming lower, softer, and almost inaudible.
- The entire audience held their breath, remaining still and silent.
- After a brief silence of two or three minutes, a faint sound emerged from beneath the stage.
- The sound then burst forth, similar to a Japanese firework rocket, scattering colorful light.
- This rising sound brought forth infinite sounds, culminating in a moment of silence.
- The banjo player employed rapid finger movements, varying in intensity, to harmonize with the voice.
- The scene resembled the joyful chirping of birds in a spring garden.
- The combination was too much to take in, making audience unable to distinguish individual melodies.
- The performance reached a crescendo of complexity before a single, clear note rang out, and the instruments fell silent.
- The applause was resounding, resembling the rumble of thunder.
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