基本説明
New in paperback. Hardcover was published in 2005. Sets out the basics of French versification, showing how an understanding of verse techniques can enhance the enjoyment and interpretation of the French mélodie.
Full Description
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 used in 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 book helps 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.
Contents
1. Why This Guide? ; 2. The Basics of the French Line ; 3. Common French Meters ; 4. Stanzas ; 5. Sonnets, rondels, and other fixed forms ; 6. Rhyme ; 7. Free verse ; Appendix 1: Commentaries on four poems ; Adieux de l'hotesse arabe ; Le colibri ; En sourdine ; Montparnasse ; Appendix 2: Pomes and songs discussed in the guide ; Appendix 3: A brief history of French versification ; Glossary of technical terms ; Notes ; Suggestions for further reading ; Index
