VOA慢速英语:Aaron Copland, 1900-1990: He Taught Americans About Themselves Through Music

词汇讲解：

1. composer n. 作曲家
例句：The composer expresses his sorrow in his music.
这位作曲家用音乐表达他的悲伤。

2. conductor n. (乐队)指挥
例句：The conductor won great applause after the performance. 
演奏完后指挥赢得极大掌声。

3. influence vt.影响, 感化
例句：It's all too easy to be influenced by our parents.
我们容易受父母的影响。

4. compose v. 创作(乐曲、诗歌等); 为…谱曲
例句：Yesterday he composed a piece of music.
昨天他作了一首曲子。

5. orchestra n. 管弦乐队
例句：He plays the violin in an orchestra.
他在管弦乐队中演奏小提琴。

6. inauguration n. 就职;就职典礼
例句：The inauguration of a President of the United States takes place on January 20.
美国总统的就职典礼于一月二十日举行。

7. popularity n. 普遍,流行;受欢迎;有声望
例句：The rose was chosen as the star flower because of its immense popularity.
玫瑰花被选作明星花是因为它极负盛名。

8. exist vi. 存在, 有
例句：Such people do not exist.
这样的人是不存在的。

9. award n. 奖,奖品;奖状
例句：The novel earned him a literary award.
这部长篇小说为他赢得文学奖。

10. civilian n. 平民, 百姓
例句：Civilians and soldiers were killed during the war.
战争中不少军民丧命。