壹蘋派生活美語　無聲的領袖：樂團指揮家

　　When people watch an orchestra perform, their eyes often focus on the leader who is waving their arms with a baton. Although this person doesn’t play any instrument, he or she is the one who brings the music to life. This leader is the conductor, who plays one of the most important roles in the orchestra. Conductors lead the musicians and help them work together as a team through gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact.

　　當人們觀賞管弦樂團演出時，他們的目光常常集中在揮舞指揮棒的領導者身上。雖然這個人沒有演奏任何樂器，但他或她卻是能使音樂鮮活起來的人。這個領導者就是指揮家，他在樂團中扮演最重要的角色之一。指揮家帶領音樂家，並透過手勢、臉部表情和眼神交流幫助他們團隊合作。

生活必備字詞：

perform　vi. 演出，表演

musician　n. 音樂家

gesture　n. 手勢；姿勢

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本文節錄自《常春藤生活英語》雜誌，完整內容請見九月號。