Diction I
MUSI 3324
Fall 2015, TR 2:00-2:55; FAC 206
Dr. Cameron Rose
[email protected] | 903-566-7304 | FAC 2021
Hours: Posted at office or by appointment
Overview
MUSI 3324 is the first of a two-­‐semester sequence of language diction courses for voice majors. This first semester course will cover an introduction of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), as well as fundamental elements of English, Latin, and Italian diction. Course Scope & Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, the student should be able to: 1. Identify the basic symbology and corresponding phones of the International Phonetic Alphabet for covered languages. 2. Demonstrate understanding and skill in writing and pronouncing IPA transcriptions of covered languages. 3. Demonstrate understanding and skill in proper diction during sung performances. Required Course Texts • Diction for Singers, 2nd edition, Joan Wall • International Phonetic Alphabet for Singers, Joan Wall Course Activities 1. Homework. Written homework including book worksheets, pronunciation exercises, and written transcriptions will be due according to the class schedule or as announced in class. (Homework = 40% of final grade) 2. Quizzes. (10% of final grade) 3. Tests. A midterm and final exam will be given to assess written and spoken diction and transcription ability. (Midterm = 10%, Final = 10% of final grade) 4. Songs. Preparation and performance of three solo songs will be required (one in each covered language). You may certainly work with your studio teacher on this. The performance of each song will be evaluated on standard musical elements, particularly diction as studied in class. (Each song = 10% of final grade) 5. Attendance. Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. Excused absences on test or performance days are only given in the event of a pre-­‐scheduled, university-­‐sanctioned absence, or with a doctor’s note. Grading Grading scale: A = achieving at least 90% of possible scores, B=80%, C=70%, D=60%.
Cheating, including plagiarism of any type will result in an automatic F for the course.
Diction 1 Fall 2015 Schedule – Through Midterm (The professor reserves the right to adjust the schedule if in the best interest of the class) 8/25 TUE Course introduction, syllabus Chapters 1-­‐3 8/27 THU Chapter 4 9/1 TUE DUE: Chapter 4 Worksheets (correct in class) 9/3 THU QUIZ: Chapter 4 – Forward Vowels Begin Chapter 5 9/8 TUE DUE: Chapter 5 Worksheets (correct in class) 9/10 THU QUIZ: Chapter 5 – Back Vowels Begin Chapter 6 9/15 TUE DUE: Chapter 6 Worksheets (correct in class) Begin Chapter 7 9/17 THU QUIZ: Chapter 7 – Diphthongs Begin Chapters 8, 9, 10 9/22 TUE DUE: Chapters 8, 9, 10 Worksheets (correct in class) Begin Chapter 11, 12, 13, 14 9/24 THU QUIZ: Chapter 8, 9, 10 – Stop-­‐Plosives, Nasals Begin Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14 9/29 TUE DUE: Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14 Begin Chapter 11, 12, 13, 14 10/1 THU MIDTERM Diction 1 – Chapter Assignments Chapters 1-­‐3 (Introduction) Reading: p. 1-­‐19 Chapter 4 Forward Vowels Symbol Sound Readings [i] beet 16-­‐21 [I] bit 24-­‐25 [e] and [ei] chaotic 28-­‐31 [ɛ] pet 36-­‐38 [æ] cat 42-­‐43 [a] ha 46-­‐49 Chapter 4 Overview Chapter 5 Back Vowels Symbol Sound Readings [u] who 52-­‐57 [Ʊ] book 60-­‐61 [o] and [oƱ] boat 64-­‐67 [ɔ] awe 70-­‐71 [ɑ] car 74-­‐77 Chapter 5 Overview Chapter 6 Central Vowels Symbol Sound Readings [ʌ] hut (stressed) 83-­‐91 [ǝ] ago (unstressed) 94-­‐95 [ɝ] burst (stressed, r-­‐colored) 98 [ɚ] giver (unstressed, r-­‐colored) 100 [ɜ] burst (stressed, r-­‐less) 102-­‐103 Chapter 6 Overview Worksheets 22 26 32-­‐33 39-­‐40 44-­‐45 50-­‐51 Worksheets 58 62 68-­‐69 72-­‐73 78-­‐79 80-­‐81 Worksheets 92-­‐93 96 99 101 104 106-­‐107 Chapter 7 Diphthongs Symbol Sound [aI] hi [aƱ] out [ɔI] boy [ju] use [ei] chaotic [oƱ] boat Chapter 7 Overview Chapter 8 Consonants Chapter 8 Overview Chapter 9 Stop-­‐Plosive Consonants Symbol Sound [p] and [b] pet, bet [t] and [d] latter, ladder [k] and [g] pick, pig Chapter 9 Overview Chapter 10 Nasal Consonants Symbol Sound [m] hem [n] hen [ŋ] sing Chapter 10 Overview Readings 108-­‐111 114-­‐115 118-­‐199 122-­‐123 28-­‐31 (review) 64-­‐67 (review) Worksheets 112 116 120 124 126-­‐127 128-­‐131 Readings 133-­‐135 138-­‐139 142-­‐143 Worksheets 136 140 144 146 Readings 148-­‐149 152-­‐153 156-­‐157 Worksheets 150 154 158 160 Chapter 11 Fricative Consonants Symbol Sound [f] and [v] half, have thick, then [Ɵ] and [ð] [s] and [z] lacy, lazy [ʃ] and [ʒ] she, beige [h] heat Chapter 11 Overview Chapter 12 Lateral Consonant Symbol Sound [l] life Chapter 12 Overview Chapter 13 Glides Symbol Sound [r] red [j] yes [hw] and [w] when, went Chapter 13 Overview Chapter 14 Combination Consonants Symbol Sound [ʧ] and [ʤ] chill, Jill Chapter 14 Overview Readings 161-­‐163 166-­‐167 170-­‐171 174-­‐175 178 Worksheets 164 140 172 176 179 180 Readings 181-­‐183 Worksheets 184 186 Readings 187-­‐189 192-­‐193 196-­‐197 Worksheets 190 194 198 200 Readings 201-­‐203 Worksheets 204 206