Modern languages for musicians
Using English as her starting point, the author introduces the International Phonetic Alphabet-the standard for pronunciation used by singers-and applies its symbols to the three languages essential to a study of vocal literature-German, Fre nch and Italian. The book is dedicated to a simplified gra...
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Format: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Stuyvesant
Pendragon Press
1993
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Summary: | Using English as her starting point, the author introduces the International Phonetic Alphabet-the standard for pronunciation used by singers-and applies its symbols to the three languages essential to a study of vocal literature-German, Fre nch and Italian. The book is dedicated to a simplified grammatical approach which will ultimately enable all musicians to read treatises and journals, translate song texts, perform with understanding, and command the basic language skills of conversation. |
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Item Description: | English, French, German, and Italian |
Physical Description: | xv, 499 pages 24 cm |
ISBN: | 9780945193067 0945193068 |