A Handbook of Diction for Singers - Italian, German, French (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)

Now in its second edition, A Handbook of Diction for Singers is a complete guide to achieving professional levels of diction in Italian, German, and French, the three major languages of the classical vocal repertory. Written for English-speaking singers and offering thorough, consistent explanations, it is an ideal tool for students and an invaluable reference for voice teachers, vocal coaches, and conductors. The book combines traditional approaches proven successful in the teaching of diction with important new material not readily available elsewhere, presenting the sounds of each language in logical order, along with essential information on matters such as diacritical marks, syllabification, word stress, and effective use of the variety of foreign-language dictionaries. Presented in an attractively concise format, the book goes into greater detail than comparable texts, providing specific information to clarify concepts typically difficult for English-speaking singers. Particular emphasis is placed on the characteristics of vowel length, the sequencing of sounds between words, as well as the differences between spoken and sung sounds in all three languages. Featuring significantly expanded coverage of each of the three languages and illustrated with numerous examples, this second edition of A Handbook of Diction for Singers is an exceptional text for courses in diction and a valuable reference source for all vocalists.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2008
First published:	October 2007
Authors:	David Adams (Professor of Voice and Head of the Performance Division, College-Conservatory of Music)
Dimensions:	243 x 162 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	248
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-532558-4
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > General Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Phonetics, phonology, prosody (speech) Books > Music > General Promotions
LSN:	0-19-532558-3
Barcode:	9780195325584

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