A handbook of diction for singers
Subtitle: Italian, German, French
By: David Adams.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 180
Subjects: Singing -- Diction; Italian language -- Pronunciation; French language -- Pronunciation; German language -- Pronunciation
Description: "A Handbook of Diction for Singers is a complete guide to achieving professional levels of diction in Italian, German, and French, the major languages of the classical vocal repertory. Written for English-speaking singers, it is an ideal textbook for students of diction and is also invaluable for voice teachers, vocal coaches, and conductors. This unique book combines traditional approaches proven successful in the teaching of diction with important new material not readily available elsewhere. Employing the universally accepted International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), it presents the sounds of each language in logical order, along with essential information on matters such as diacritical marks, syllabification, word stress, and what to look for in dictionaries."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-174) and index.