下行的音型

English translation: -

GLOSSARY ENTRY (DERIVED FROM QUESTION BELOW)
Chinese term or phrase:下行的音型
English translation:-
Entered by: MY Lim

20:56 Feb 18, 2014
    The asker opted for community grading. The question was closed on 2014-02-22 10:54:12 based on peer agreement (or, if there were too few peer comments, asker preference.)


Chinese to English translations [PRO]
Music / Summary of a Modern Classical Music Composition Piece
Chinese term or phrase: 下行的音型
2013年的夏季,主耶稣基督再次给了我去德国柏林深造的机会。于是我的脑海中立刻闪现了二重奏《耶稣战胜坟墓;得胜死亡!》的主题旋律。耶稣死后复活的主题旋律是积极向上的,音型是上行的,节奏是振奋确定而有力量的。错综复杂的和声和复调对位手法展示了上帝的大能和慈爱恩典与对全人类施行拯救。下行的音型喻表人类的过犯。

Hi,

I don't know very much at all about Chinese music, or its terminology. I wonder if anyone could help with the given phrase?

Any helps is gratefully received! Thank you.
Suzanne Reynolds
United Kingdom
Local time: 08:00
Downcast melody
Explanation:
http://mall.cnki.net/magazine/Article/ZYJA201207023.htm : 二、主题与音型的关系一般地说,音型分:上行音型下行音型、水平音型和波浪音型。

1.上行音型的歌曲主题一般表现朝气、奋进的情绪。如:(1)《革命青年 进行曲》(集体词、田歌曲)(2)《誓言》(王一晶词曲)

2.下行音型的歌曲主题一般表现伤悲、低回的情绪。如:(1)《喜儿哭爹》(选自歌剧《白毛 女》)(2)《让世界充满爱》(陈哲小林、郭峰、孙铭词,郭峰曲)

3.水平音型的歌曲主题一般表现坚定、稳重的情绪。如:(1)《跟着毛主席》(佚名词 曲)(2)《田野》(黄蕾词、黄若曲

4.波浪音型的歌曲主题一般表现热情、亢奋的情绪。如:(1)《颂歌献给毛主席》(瞿琮词、郑秋枫曲)(2)《天上青 松根连根》(新疆民歌)综上所述,选用什么样的音型,对歌曲主题塑造什么样的音乐形象和表现什么样的情绪,都有直接影响。在四种音型中,波浪音型常见、常 用。

Looking at the context of your source text and the link provided above, I think 上行音型 means ‘uplifting melody’ and 下行音型 means ‘downcast melody’. The author is saying is that the song about Jesus conquering the grave has an uplifting and upbeat melody (as this is positive in a Christian context), and songs about the sins of mankind usually have a downcast melody (as sin is negative in a Christian context).


--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 12 hrs (2014-02-19 09:11:30 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Here are the links of the two songs listed above as 下行音型的歌曲 :
让世界充满爱: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLHxPYqA_Qw
喜儿哭爹: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgPjC36DV10

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 12 hrs (2014-02-19 09:33:12 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

or 'downcast tone'

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 15 hrs (2014-02-19 12:22:46 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

In the two songs listed above, the accompaniments (figures) are not particularly obvious and I was thinking that the author might be using the term 音型 to mean melody/ tune instead. However, on second thought, I think that 音型 in this context is indeed a figure (accompaniment). A duet (二重奏) usually consists of a melody and accompaniment. And I think in this case, the composer is indeed referring to a descending figure as Xiaoxian mentioned.

In the video link below, the descending figure can be heard:
http://www.naxos.com/mainsite/blurbs_reviews.asp?item_code=8... : (On Alexandre Tansman) The Intermezzo (the earliest such piece he wrote) is an intimate piece based on a descending figure.

Alexandre Tansman , The Intermezzo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PigTNPMkzIg


--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 3 days18 hrs (2014-02-22 15:05:12 GMT) Post-grading
--------------------------------------------------

POST GRADING NOTE: "Downcast melody" isn't the correct answer.

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 3 days18 hrs (2014-02-22 15:42:20 GMT) Post-grading
--------------------------------------------------

I've removed this answer from the glossary and am trying to get this removed as the 'selected response' so as to not misinform anyone who looks this term up in the future.
Selected response from:

MY Lim
Malaysia
Local time: 16:00
Grading comment
Thanks Sharon
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +1descending music figure
Wing Chan
4 +1Descending melodic contour/motion/movement
Loise
3Downcast melody
MY Lim
1 +1Descending figure
Xiaoxian Su


Discussion entries: 3





  

Answers


34 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 1/5Answerer confidence 1/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Descending figure


Explanation:
Just an idea.


    Reference: http://baike.baidu.com/view/1011930.htm?fr=iciba
    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figure_%28music%29
Xiaoxian Su
United Kingdom
Local time: 08:00
Native speaker of: Native in ChineseChinese

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  MY Lim
14 hrs
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
descending music figure


Explanation:
下行的音型 descending music figure

Wing Chan
United States
Local time: 04:00
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in ChineseChinese, Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Lincoln Hui
12 hrs
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

15 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Descending melodic contour/motion/movement


Explanation:
音型是 melodic contour。上行或下行的音型/曲调则是 ascending 或 descending melodic contour/motion/movement。

Loise
France
Local time: 09:00
Native speaker of: Chinese

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Phil Hand: More simply: descending melody
1 day 2 hrs
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

12 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Downcast melody


Explanation:
http://mall.cnki.net/magazine/Article/ZYJA201207023.htm : 二、主题与音型的关系一般地说,音型分:上行音型下行音型、水平音型和波浪音型。

1.上行音型的歌曲主题一般表现朝气、奋进的情绪。如:(1)《革命青年 进行曲》(集体词、田歌曲)(2)《誓言》(王一晶词曲)

2.下行音型的歌曲主题一般表现伤悲、低回的情绪。如:(1)《喜儿哭爹》(选自歌剧《白毛 女》)(2)《让世界充满爱》(陈哲小林、郭峰、孙铭词,郭峰曲)

3.水平音型的歌曲主题一般表现坚定、稳重的情绪。如:(1)《跟着毛主席》(佚名词 曲)(2)《田野》(黄蕾词、黄若曲

4.波浪音型的歌曲主题一般表现热情、亢奋的情绪。如:(1)《颂歌献给毛主席》(瞿琮词、郑秋枫曲)(2)《天上青 松根连根》(新疆民歌)综上所述,选用什么样的音型,对歌曲主题塑造什么样的音乐形象和表现什么样的情绪,都有直接影响。在四种音型中,波浪音型常见、常 用。

Looking at the context of your source text and the link provided above, I think 上行音型 means ‘uplifting melody’ and 下行音型 means ‘downcast melody’. The author is saying is that the song about Jesus conquering the grave has an uplifting and upbeat melody (as this is positive in a Christian context), and songs about the sins of mankind usually have a downcast melody (as sin is negative in a Christian context).


--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 12 hrs (2014-02-19 09:11:30 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Here are the links of the two songs listed above as 下行音型的歌曲 :
让世界充满爱: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLHxPYqA_Qw
喜儿哭爹: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgPjC36DV10

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 12 hrs (2014-02-19 09:33:12 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

or 'downcast tone'

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 15 hrs (2014-02-19 12:22:46 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

In the two songs listed above, the accompaniments (figures) are not particularly obvious and I was thinking that the author might be using the term 音型 to mean melody/ tune instead. However, on second thought, I think that 音型 in this context is indeed a figure (accompaniment). A duet (二重奏) usually consists of a melody and accompaniment. And I think in this case, the composer is indeed referring to a descending figure as Xiaoxian mentioned.

In the video link below, the descending figure can be heard:
http://www.naxos.com/mainsite/blurbs_reviews.asp?item_code=8... : (On Alexandre Tansman) The Intermezzo (the earliest such piece he wrote) is an intimate piece based on a descending figure.

Alexandre Tansman , The Intermezzo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PigTNPMkzIg


--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 3 days18 hrs (2014-02-22 15:05:12 GMT) Post-grading
--------------------------------------------------

POST GRADING NOTE: "Downcast melody" isn't the correct answer.

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 3 days18 hrs (2014-02-22 15:42:20 GMT) Post-grading
--------------------------------------------------

I've removed this answer from the glossary and am trying to get this removed as the 'selected response' so as to not misinform anyone who looks this term up in the future.

MY Lim
Malaysia
Local time: 16:00
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thanks Sharon
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.


See also:
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search