9780199915699

Understanding French Verse

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ISBN13: 9780199915699

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Understanding French Verse: A Guide for Singers explains the formal structure of the French language and sets out the basics of French versification, using examples drawn from a wide range of well-known song settings. In clear and concise style, it explains the Alexandrine meter typically usedin French-language poetry, how to distinguish different meters by counting syllables, how to identify stresses and rhyme in French verse, and ultimately, how to enhance the interpretation and enjoyment of the melodie .The book also offers valuable resources, including a brief history of French versification, detailed analysis of several poems, a glossary of technical terms, and suggestions for further reading. While other books help singers with French diction, or offer translations of French texts, no other bookhelps a singer understand the meaning behind what they are singing. Understanding French Verse is an essential tool for singers, accompanists, and other musicians who want to understand more about the French texts with which they are working.

ISBN-13

9780199915699

ISBN-10

0199915695

Weight

0.38 Pounds

Dimensions

0.40 x 5.20 x 7.90 In

List Price

$45.99

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

144 pages

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Published On

2012-04-01



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