A Handbook of Diction for Singers: Italian, German, French

ISBN-10: 019763950X
ISBN-13: 9780197639504
Category: French language
Pages: 345
Language: English
Published: 2022-08-30
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Author: David Adams

Description

Now in its third edition, A Handbook of Diction for Singers is a complete guide to achieving professional levels of diction in Italian, German, and French. Combining traditional approaches in the teaching of diction with new material not readily available elsewhere, author David Adams presents 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. A Handbook of Diction for Singers places particular emphasis 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, all while taking care to clarify concepts typically difficult for English-speaking singers. This revised third edition offers significantly expanded coverage of each language as well as a new chapter that introduces readers to the specific sounds unique to those languages. The result is a concise yet thorough treatment of the three major languages of the classical vocal repertory, and an invaluable reference for vocalists and voice teachers.

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Other editions

A Handbook of Diction for Singers: Italian, German, French
- 2008-01-28
- 248 pages
- Ebook
- Oxford University Press
A Handbook of Diction for Singers: Italian, German, French
- 2008
- 227 pages
- Paperback
- Oxford University Press, USA

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