AI music startups Suno and Udio seek record label deals as copyright lawsuits intensify
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AI music startups Suno and Udio seek record label deals as copyright lawsuits intensify
©AP Video: Rodrique Ngowi, Allen Breed, Sophie Bates Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do artists need to protect their music? How can new technology change the music industry? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. negotiate /ni-GOH-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to have formal discussions in order to reach an agreement The two sides will negotiate a new contract. dispute /dih-SPYOOT/ [noun] – an argument or disagreement The dispute lasted for several months. generate /JEN-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to produce or create something The program can generate a short melody. license /LAHY-suhns/ [noun] – an official permission to use…
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AI music startups Suno and Udio seek record label deals as copyright lawsuits intensify
©AP Video: Rodrique Ngowi, Allen Breed, Sophie Bates Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. proliferation /pruh-lif-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – a sudden increase in the number or amount of something The proliferation of apps changed communication habits. convergence /kuhn-VUR-juhns/ [noun] – the situation in which two things become similar or come together The convergence of art and technology sparked debate. litigation /lit-i-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of taking legal action The company faced litigation over copyright claims. contentious /kuhn-TEN-shuhs/ [adjective] – causing or likely to cause disagreement The proposal became contentious during the meeting. skepticism /SKEP-tuh-siz-uhm/ [noun] – doubt that something is true or…
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AI music startups Suno and Udio seek record label deals as copyright lawsuits intensify
©AP Video: Rodrique Ngowi, Allen Breed, Sophie Bates Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do people use computers to make music? Is music important to artists? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 company /KUHM-puh-nee/ [noun] – an organization that sells goods or services The company makes music software. artist /AHR-tist/ [noun] – a person who creates art, such as music or paintings The artist wrote a new song. protect /pruh-TEKT/ [verb] – to keep someone or something safe Laws protect creative work. technology /tek-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes Technology…
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The “6-7” phenomenon changes fan engagement in basketball
©(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, file) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you like watching sports games? Have you ever seen a fun trend at a game or event? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 term /turm/ [noun] – a word or phrase with a specific meaning The teacher explained the term before starting the lesson. excitement /ik-SAHYT-muhnt/ [noun] – a feeling of strong interest or happiness There was excitement in the classroom before the school trip. recognize /REK-uhg-nahyz/ [verb] – to know or identify something because it is familiar Many people recognized the logo from…
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The “6-7” phenomenon changes fan engagement in basketball
©(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, file) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What makes watching a sports game fun for you? Why do you think people like to follow simple trends or gestures? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. themed /THEEMD/ [adjective] – designed around a single idea or topic The school prepared a themed event about science and technology. respond /ri-SPOND/ [verb] – to react or give an answer to something The company responded to customer feedback with new rules. interaction /in-ter-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – communication or activity between people Group work increases interaction between students in class. repetitive…
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The “6-7” phenomenon changes fan engagement in basketball
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The “6-7” phenomenon changes fan engagement in basketball
©(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, file) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. momentum /moh-MEN-tuhm/ [noun] – the force that helps an activity or idea continue to grow or move forward The project gained momentum after several teams agreed to support the plan. convergence /kuhn-VUR-juhns/ [noun] – the act of different things coming together or becoming similar The convergence of education and technology changed the way students study. fatigue /fuh-TEEG/ [noun] – a state of feeling very tired after long effort or activity Long work hours can cause fatigue and reduce concentration. contemporary /kuhn-TEM-puh-rer-ee/ [adjective] – belonging to the present time Contemporary art often reflects…
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BAFTA winners receive handcrafted bronze masks
©Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – very careful and giving great attention to detail The editor made a meticulous review of the final script before publication. integral /IN-ti-gruhl/ [adjective] – necessary and important as a part of something Public support became integral to the success of the campaign. extensive /ik-STEN-siv/ [adjective] – covering a large area or involving a lot of detail The company conducted extensive research before launching the product. precision /pri-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – the quality of being exact and accurate The engineer worked with precision to avoid costly mistakes. dedication /dedication /ded-i-KEY-shuhn// [noun]…
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BAFTA winners receive handcrafted bronze masks
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