4.5.3: Zero Assoluto Per Dimenticare
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\(\newcommand{\avec}{\mathbf a}\) \(\newcommand{\bvec}{\mathbf b}\) \(\newcommand{\cvec}{\mathbf c}\) \(\newcommand{\dvec}{\mathbf d}\) \(\newcommand{\dtil}{\widetilde{\mathbf d}}\) \(\newcommand{\evec}{\mathbf e}\) \(\newcommand{\fvec}{\mathbf f}\) \(\newcommand{\nvec}{\mathbf n}\) \(\newcommand{\pvec}{\mathbf p}\) \(\newcommand{\qvec}{\mathbf q}\) \(\newcommand{\svec}{\mathbf s}\) \(\newcommand{\tvec}{\mathbf t}\) \(\newcommand{\uvec}{\mathbf u}\) \(\newcommand{\vvec}{\mathbf v}\) \(\newcommand{\wvec}{\mathbf w}\) \(\newcommand{\xvec}{\mathbf x}\) \(\newcommand{\yvec}{\mathbf y}\) \(\newcommand{\zvec}{\mathbf z}\) \(\newcommand{\rvec}{\mathbf r}\) \(\newcommand{\mvec}{\mathbf m}\) \(\newcommand{\zerovec}{\mathbf 0}\) \(\newcommand{\onevec}{\mathbf 1}\) \(\newcommand{\real}{\mathbb R}\) \(\newcommand{\twovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\ctwovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\threevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cthreevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\mattwo}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{rr}#1 \amp #2 \\ #3 \amp #4 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\laspan}[1]{\text{Span}\{#1\}}\) \(\newcommand{\bcal}{\cal B}\) \(\newcommand{\ccal}{\cal C}\) \(\newcommand{\scal}{\cal S}\) \(\newcommand{\wcal}{\cal W}\) \(\newcommand{\ecal}{\cal E}\) \(\newcommand{\coords}[2]{\left\{#1\right\}_{#2}}\) \(\newcommand{\gray}[1]{\color{gray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\lgray}[1]{\color{lightgray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\rank}{\operatorname{rank}}\) \(\newcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\col}{\text{Col}}\) \(\renewcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\nul}{\text{Nul}}\) \(\newcommand{\var}{\text{Var}}\) \(\newcommand{\corr}{\text{corr}}\) \(\newcommand{\len}[1]{\left|#1\right|}\) \(\newcommand{\bbar}{\overline{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bhat}{\widehat{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bperp}{\bvec^\perp}\) \(\newcommand{\xhat}{\widehat{\xvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\vhat}{\widehat{\vvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\uhat}{\widehat{\uvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\what}{\widehat{\wvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\Sighat}{\widehat{\Sigma}}\) \(\newcommand{\lt}{<}\) \(\newcommand{\gt}{>}\) \(\newcommand{\amp}{&}\) \(\definecolor{fillinmathshade}{gray}{0.9}\)Ascoltiamo! – Per dimenticare di Zero Assoluto
In this section, you will explore the song “Per dimenticare” by Zero Assoluto, a modern Italian pop duo known for their poetic and conversational lyrics. Through this activity, you will practice listening for familiar words and reinforce vocabulary about family and relationships.
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Recognize and understand key vocabulary related to family and relationships.
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Identify familiar words and phrases while listening to an authentic Italian song.
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Develop listening and pronunciation skills by focusing on sound recognition.
Before listening to the song, read the short introduction below in Italian. Focus on the main idea and general understanding of the text. Then, discuss with your classmates what you understood.
La canzone “Per Dimenticare” racconta la storia di un uomo.
Lui riceve l’invito al matrimonio della sua ex fidanzata.
Lui non può andare perché è impegnato.
Lui parla della vita di coppia: la casa, i figli, la famiglia e le responsabilità.
L’uomo ama ancora la sua ex fidanzata ed è triste per il matrimoni
Vocabolario e Pre-Ascolto
Parole chiave
- vita
- figlio
- cane
- suocera
- cognato
- nipoti
- parenti
- amore
- uomo
- auguri
Match the Definitions
| Parola in italiano | Definizione in inglese |
|---|---|
| 1. Suocera | A.Son / Child |
| 2. Cognato | B.Relatives (extended family) |
| 3. Nipote / Nipoti | C. Man |
| 4. Parenti | D. Best wishes |
| 5. Figlio | E. Mother-in-law |
| 6. Auguri | F. Brother-in-law |
| 7. Uomo | G. Grandchild / Grandchildren OR Nephew / Niece |
Match the Definitions
| Parola | Definizione |
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| 1. Suocera | A. La mamma di mio marito o di mia moglie. |
| 2. Cognato | B. Il marito di mia sorella o il fratello di mio marito/mia moglie. |
| 3. Nipote / Nipoti | C. Il figlio o la figlia di mio fratello o di mia sorella. |
| 4. Parenti | D. Tutte le persone della mia famiglia (zii, cugini, nonni…). |
| 5. Figlio | E. Il bambino o la bambina di una persona. |
Ascolta e Completa
After completing the vocabulary section, you can now enjoy listening to the song “Per Dimenticare” by Zero Assoluto.
This activity is designed to develop your listening and sound recognition skills, not full comprehension. Don’t worry about understanding every word or phrase.
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Read the list of key words below and look at the blanks in the lyrics.
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Listen to the song three times. Try to catch the missing words as you hear them. Focus on the sound of the words, not on the meaning.
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Compare your answers with your peers and discuss what you heard.
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Watch the official music video with captions and check your answers.
In this activity, you will watch the official music video Per dimenticare (Length 3:33) by Zero Assoluto.
The video version provided does not include captions, allowing you to focus on listening comprehension. A transcript with blank spaces is provided for the portion of the song you will focus on for this exercise.
Listening Activity – Per dimenticare by Zero Assoluto
Directions:
Listen several times to the official video Per dimenticare by Zero Assoluto. Focus on the lyrics provided below and fill in the blanks with the missing words you hear. After completing this activity, check your answers and improve your pronunciation by listening to the karaoke version with captions.
Lyrics: “Per dimenticare” – Zero Assoluto
Allora quindi è vero
È vero che ti sposerai
Ti faccio tanti, tanti cari ______
E, se non vengo, capirai
E se la scelta è questa
È giusta, lo sai solo tu
È lui l’______ perfetto che volevi
E che non vuoi cambiare più
Ti senti pronta a cambiare ______, a cambiare casa
A fare la spesa e fare i conti a fine mese
Alla casa al mare, ad avere un ______ e un ______
Ed affrontare ______, ______, ______, ______
Tombole a Natale, mal di testa ricorrenti
E tutto questo per ______
In this activity, you will listen to the karaoke version of Per dimenticare (length 3:35) by Zero Assoluto.
This version includes captions, allowing you to check your answers from the previous exercise and further develop your listening and pronunciation skills while following the lyrics on screen. (And of course, no one will stop you if you start singing along! 🎵)