bossidy Posted September 29, 2006 at 04:43 PM Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 at 04:43 PM With few exceptions, I can't hear intonations in pop songs. 悠, 有, 由, 友, 右...they all sound the same to me. Is that my pathetic ear or are tones smoothed out to blend with the music? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doumeizhen Posted September 30, 2006 at 12:15 AM Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 at 12:15 AM I am no expert on the matter, but I once talked to a former Canto-pop star about what a relief it was to sing in Mandarin because the tones could blend in with the music, which you could never do it Cantonese. He was from Honk Kong of course, so take that as you will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudra Posted September 30, 2006 at 10:43 AM Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 at 10:43 AM see this post and a few after in the same thread www.chinese-forums.com/showpost.php?p=82729&postcount=21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
againstwind Posted September 30, 2006 at 02:51 PM Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 at 02:51 PM Affected by melodies, the Four Tones will change. But how to change? I don't know if there is any rule either. It may be helpful for listening comprehension to listen to Chinese pop songs, but may not for speaking. Many Cantonese, Taiwanese and also Mainland singers can't sing in a standard pronunciation, or rather pure Chinese, intentionally or unconsciously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quest Posted October 1, 2006 at 04:32 AM Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 at 04:32 AM because the tones could blend in with the music, which you could never do it Cantonese. Obviously, you have not been to a Cantonese church service... Many Cantonese, Taiwanese and also Mainland singers can't sing in a standard pronunciation, or rather pure Chinese, intentionally or unconsciously. Pure Chinese.... you mean pure Mandarin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferno Posted October 12, 2006 at 07:08 PM Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 at 07:08 PM theres no tones in modern mandarin pop music. all understanding is through context. lyric search sites like baidu.com are very popular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quest Posted October 13, 2006 at 01:38 AM Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 at 01:38 AM There are tones in Mandarin pop, they are relatively flexible and relatively relative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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