Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Italian Lyric Diction 2

• Unit Code

  MUS1709

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  5

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

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Description

This unit reinforces and adds to students' knowledge and understanding of Italian prosody, the authentic production of Italian speech sounds and the International Phonetic Alphabet as applied to Italian.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MUS1105

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Perform an Italian song demonstrating correct pronunciation, appropriate phrasing, an understanding of the text, whilst maintaining flexibility, artistry and expression.
2. Prepare an Italian song text using a three- or four-line phonetic transcription system.
3. Read aloud from an Italian lyrical text.
4. Read and write Italian song texts in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).
5. Recognise and correctly pronounce Italian speech sounds.

Unit Content

1. Advanced song preparation, including transcribing and translating excerpts from the Italian vocal literature.
2. Reading aloud from an Italian lyrical text.
3. Revision of all Italian speech sounds and reading aloud from Italian song texts.
4. Revision of the symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet as applied to Italian.
5. Song performance and interpretation.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Weekly tutorials.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• ^ Wall, J. & Caldwel, R. (2009). Diction for singers: A concise reference for English, Italian, Latin, German, French and Spanish pronunciation (2nd ed.) WA: Redmond. dictionforsingers.com
• ^ Paton, J.G. (Ed.). (1991). 26 Italian songs and arias. (Med High & Med Low eds.) Canada: Alfred.
• Castel, N. (2004). The complete Puccini libretti, Vol. II. (2nd. ed.). Geneseo, NY: Leyerle.
• Castel, N. (1995). The complete Verdi libretti, Vol. I. Geneseo, NY: Leyerle.
• Castel, N. (1954). The complete Verdi libretti, Vol. II. Geneseo, NY: Leyerle.
• Castel, N. (1996). The complete Verdi libretti, Vol. III. Geneseo, NY: Leyerle.
• Castel, N. (2008). Gluck and Monteverdi opera libretti, Vol. I. Geneseo, NY: Leyerle.
• Castel, N. (1996). The libretti of Mozart's completed operas. Vol. I. Geneseo, NY: Leyerle.
• Castel, N. (1998). The libretti of Mozart's completed operas. Vol. II. Geneseo, NY: Leyerle.
• Castel, N. (2000). Italian Belcanto opera libretti, Vol. I. Geneseo, NY: Leyerle.
• Castel, N. (2000). Italian Belcanto opera libretti, Vol. II. Geneseo, NY: Leyerle.
• Castel, N. (2000). Italian/French Belcanto opera libretti (Vol. III of Belcanto series). Geneseo, NY: Leyerle.
• Castel, N. (2000). Italian Verismo opera libretti, Vol. I. Geneseo, NY: Leyerle.
• Castel, N. (2005). Handel opera libretti, Vol. I. Geneseo, NY: Leyerle.
• Castel, N. (2005). Handel opera libretti, Vol. II. Geneseo, NY: Leyerle.
• Castel, N. (1994). The complete Puccini libretti, Vol. I. (2nd. ed.). Geneseo, NY: Leyerle.
• Wall, J. (1989). International phonetic alphabet for singers. Dallas, Texas: Pst...Inc.
• Castel, N. (1996). The complete Verdi libretti, Vol. IV. Geneseo, NY: Leyerle.

^ Mandatory reference

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