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Courses
Credit Hours
2
Degree Level
Undergrad
This course is a diction survey course that gives the student an understanding of the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) and its application to sung diction. After becoming proficient with IPA symbols through the study of English diction, students will learn basic pronunciation rules for the other major western classical singing languages: Italian, German, and French. Students will learn diction rules and their application through board-work, singing/reciting in groups and as soloists, and extensive workbook exercises that incorporate texts from the standard vocal literature.