Understanding French Verse

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A Guide for Singers

David Hunter

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Oxford University Press Inc
26 April 2012

Music: styles & genres; Techniques of music & music tutorials; Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Literary studies: poetry & poets; Educational: Music

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.

By: David Hunter
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 133mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 159g
ISBN: 9780199915699
ISBN 10: 0199915695
Pages: 134
Publication Date: 26 April 2012
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

David Hunter is a graduate of Oxford University, where he specialized in 19th and 20th century French poetry. He is currently studying the verse of the melodie as part of a postgraduate degree. He is a keen amateur singer and collects rare recordings of French song.