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German Lyric Diction (MUSI30266)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)
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Semester 1
Linda Barcan: linda.barcan@unimelb.edu.au
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: 31 January 2024