Linguistics for Singers

An Introduction

Gregory Camp (University of Auckland, New Zealand)

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Routledge
22 August 2023

The Arts: General & Reference; Western "classical" music; Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles; Techniques of music & music tutorials; linguistics; Learning

Linguistics for Singers: An Introduction is a textbook and manual that provides singers with a foundation in linguistic features of four major singing languages—English, Italian, French, and German—and shows how these features can be used to inform vocal performance and interpretation.

Going beyond the basics of lyric diction, a grounding in linguistics enables student musicians to understand language holistically and more fully comprehend the music they are learning. The comparative approach to four common languages allows readers to readily grasp similarities and apply principles across vocal repertoire. Beginning with the sounds of a language and gradually moving up through larger levels of linguistic structure, from words to full texts, the chapters illustrate concepts using real examples from art songs and opera. The clear explanations enable readers new to linguistics to connect these concepts with their own musical practice.

Designed for flexible use in courses on language and singing, lyric diction, repertoire studies, and collaborative piano, this book provides a vital resource for singers, vocal instructors, and conductors.

By: Gregory Camp (University of Auckland New Zealand)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 371g
ISBN: 9781032341521
ISBN 10: 1032341521
Pages: 194
Publication Date: 22 August 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements Part One: Language One Introduction: Why Languages? Two Translation Part Two: Phonetics Three Vowels Four Consonants Part Three: Grammar Five Nouns Six The Noun Phrase Seven Verbs Eight Other Parts of Speech Nine Syntax Part Four: Poetics Ten English and German Versification Eleven French and Italian Versification Part Five: Examples Twelve English Examples Thirteen Italian Examples Fourteen German Examples Fifteen French Examples Conclusion References Index

Gregory Camp is Senior Lecturer in Music at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.