MUS 472A French Lyric Diction and Repertoire

The diction portion includes the international phonetic alphabet (IPA), with emphasis on the difference between sung and spoken diction. Practical training through recordings and performance in class. Listening, lectures, written and oral assignments. Introduction to the interpretation of musical texts (dictionaries, translations). MUS 472A required of undergraduate vocal performance majors; MUS 572A elective credit for graduate students. Offered on a rotational basis.

Credits

3