Phonetic Readings of Songs and Arias

Phonetic Readings of Songs and Arias
Author: Berton Coffin
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 404
Release: 1982
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780810815339
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Since the publication of the first edition in 1964, Phonetic Readings of Songs and Arias has served singers, teachers of singing, and students of lyric diction as a guide to the correct pronunciation of songs in foreign languages.

Phonetic Transcription for Braille Readers

Phonetic Transcription for Braille Readers
Author: Cheri Montgomery
Publisher: S.T.M. Publishers
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2020-12-12
Genre: Music
ISBN:
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Students with a refreshable braille display can learn and apply diction rules for the phonetic transcription of English, Italian, German, French, and Latin lyrics. Symbols which are mutually accessible by both the sighted and the blind facilitate the study. This is the braille version of "Phonetic Transcription for Lyric Diction" published by S.T.M. Publishers.

English and German Diction for Singers

English and German Diction for Singers
Author: Amanda Johnston
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2011-02-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1461658403
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Often underestimated, lyric diction is a portal to powerful performance. It is through lyric diction that singers are able to communicate the wishes and desires of the poet, as well as the composer. Amanda Johnston takes a modernized approach in English and German Diction for Singers, making German increasingly accessible through the recognition that English and German are related languages, and thus have many things in common with regard to lyric diction. This comprehensive resource includes a thorough analysis of the German and English languages, as well as lists, tables, charts, musical examples, and even tongue twisters. Designed for both undergraduate and graduate courses in German and English lyric diction, this book is an invaluable resource for classical singers, vocal coaches, and voice teachers alike.

Singing and Communicating in English

Singing and Communicating in English
Author: Kathryn LaBouff
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 345
Release: 2007-12-21
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0195311388
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In Singing and Communicating in English, internationally renowned diction coach Kathryn LaBouff provides singers with an accessible guide to the principles of English diction they need to communicate the text successfully. In addition to standard American and British English, a variety of regional dialects and accents are covered in depth. A companion website features a full range of vowel/consonant drills, poems read aloud by the author and veteran theater and voiceover actor John Keating, as well as an instructor's answer key, and publishers' lists to help the singer locate a vast array of English language works for performance.

Exploring Art Song Lyrics

Exploring Art Song Lyrics
Author: Jonathan Retzlaff
Publisher: OUP USA
Total Pages: 577
Release: 2012-05-11
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 019977532X
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Drawing generously from four centuries of Italian, German and French art song, Exploring Art Song Lyrics embraces the finest of the literature and presents the repertoire with unprecedented clarity and detail. Each of the over 750 selections comprises the original poem, a concise English translation, and an IPA transcription which is uniquely designed to match the musical setting. Enunciation and transcription charts are included for each language on a single, easy to read page. A thorough discussion of the method of transcription is provided in the appendix. With its wide-ranging scope of repertoire, and invaluable tools for interpretation and performance, Exploring Art Song Lyrics is an essential resource for the professional singer, voice teacher, and student.