Voice Literature Research Sheet

To be used for Classical Music
Due 2 weeks after literature is assigned

All Rep sheets due October 13^th by 5 p.m.

Answer on separate sheet

Name:  ____________________                                           

Date Due:  ______________

Name of Piece:  _______________________________  

Is it from a larger work?  If so, what? ____________________________________

Composer _____________________________________________________________

(name, nationality, dates of the composer and date this piece was written, style period)

Poet ________________________________________________________________

(name, nationality, dates of the poet. Is he/she significant? How?)

CHARACTER/DRAMATIC SITUATION

Who is the character singing? What is the dramatic situation/motivation for this song?  (What has happened just before the singer begins this song?)  If this is not obvious due to a lack of plot, then create it.  Has anything similar to this dramatic situation ever happened in your life?  If yes, briefly describe.  Where do you think you should be focusing (eyes, thoughts, etc.)?  Does your focus change during the song?   

TRANSLATION:  

1.  Translate the poem word-by-word.

2. Paraphrase the translation.  

3.Write the same thoughts using your own words.  

4.  IPA – On the score (required if appropriate diction class has been taken).

MUSICAL EXPRESSION

How does the composer represent his feelings musically to this text?  (discuss elements such as melodic structure [e.g. range, contour, tessitura, conjunct/disjunct vocal lines], rhythm, accompaniment, dynamic levels, diacritical markings, et. al., tonal centers, form)

How does the composer effectively set the text? (harmony, rhythm, melodic contour, tempo, phrasing, articulations, etc.)