2018年6月英语四级翻译考试模拟题:朝鲜族长鼓
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朝鲜族长鼓
朝鲜族长鼓是朝鲜族混合击膜鸣乐器,流行于辽宁、吉林、黑龙江、内蒙古、河北等省区,尤以吉林省延边朝鲜族自治州为最。朝鲜长鼓历史悠久、构造独特、音色柔和,有鲜明的民族特色,常用来表现轻快、欢乐的情绪。长鼓多用在舞蹈中,由舞者边舞边击,亦可在合奏中或伴奏中作为节奏乐器使用,深受朝鲜族人民喜爱的民间乐器。
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Korean Long Drum
As a mixed striking musical instrument, the Korean long drum is popular in Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang, Inner Mongolia and Hebei, especially Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture. With a long history, unique structure, and soft sound, it has striking ethnic features and is used usually to express a relaxed and joyful mood. The long drums are mostly used in dance, with the dancers dancing while striking, or to provide rhythm in the ensemble or accompaniment. It is the folk musical instrument highly popular among Korean people.