German Lyric Diction (MUSI30266)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 6.25Not available in 2023
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About this subject
Overview
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This subject introduces students to German diction for singers.
Students will acquire aural, oral and International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription skills, applying these to German-language vocal repertoire of the western classical tradition, with the aim of producing German speech sounds for singing with authentic prosody, efficient articulation, and meaningful communication. Differences between spoken and sung diction will be explored.
Assessment is based on written phonetic transcriptions, spoken/sung performances, and revision of class content.
This subject is primarily designed for classical voice students and for pianists interested in vocal accompaniment. Other instrumentalists are welcome to enrol but should be aware of the singing component of the assessment tasks.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- read and recite German speech sounds, words, poems and other lyric texts with authentic pronunciation and prosody;
- demonstrate familiarity with German lieder of various styles by composers from different periods through listening, transcribing and performing;
- analyse and prepare German lyric texts using International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcriptions and translations;
- perform German lyric texts with correct pronunciation, appropriate prosody and communication of meaning.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
IPA transcriptions of German song texts
| Throughout the teaching period | 40% |
5-minute in-class spoken/sung performance of German lyric texts.
| Throughout the teaching period | 25% |
5-minute spoken/sung performance of German lyric texts.
| During the assessment period | 25% |
In-class participation.
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
| Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance is expected. Less than 80% attendance will result in a Fail. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Diploma in Music Course Bachelor of Music (Degree with Honours) Course Bachelor of Music Course Graduate Diploma in Music
Last updated: 10 November 2023