Have you ever played the accordion? Chances are you haven’t. In fact, you may not even know what an accordion is. So,let’s set the stage.
你是否弹奏过手风琴？答案很可能是否定的。事实上，你可能连手风琴是什么都不清楚。所以，我们来做些准备、先介绍一下背景吧。
The musical instrument was invented in Germany in 1822. But it was an inventor from Vienna who coined its name in 1829. It’s a curious instrument with a unique sound. The accordionis sometimes called a “squeeze box.” And the Sears Catalog described it as an “orchestra in a box”.
手风琴这个乐器在1822年发明于德国，不过，却由一位来自维也纳的发明家在1829年才为其命名。手风琴是一种带有独特音色的奇特乐器，有时候被成为“挤压箱”。西尔斯商品目录则将其描述为“管弦乐盒”。
In the 1950s, the accordion was the go-to instrument for many people. Children would sign up for lessons at local accordion studios.There were local accordion clubs and performances. Accordion professionals were even featured on TV variety shows!
20世纪50年代期间，手风琴曾是许多人的首选乐器。孩子们都会到地方上的手风琴工作室报名上课。当时地方上都有手风琴俱乐部以及许多表演。职业手风琴家甚至还获邀上电视综艺节目演出！
But in the 1960s, rock ‘n’ roll became very popular. Music groups like The Beatles were changing the world of music. Electric guitars took center stage, and accordions were pushed out of the spotlight.
不过到了20世纪60年代，摇滚乐成为主流。诸如披头士这样的乐队逐渐改变了音乐世界。电吉他成为众人注目的焦点，而手风琴则被迫退出聚光灯外。
So why are they becoming popular again?
那么，手风琴为何再度风行起来了呢？
Word Bank
More Information
联系客服
