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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Main Author: Yarbrough, Julie (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: 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.
Item Description:English, French, German, and Italian
Physical Description:xv, 499 pages 24 cm
ISBN:9780945193067
0945193068