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ERIC Number: EJ447904
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4294
The Design, Development, and Evaluation of a Systematic Method for English Diction in Choral Performance.
Fisher, Robert E.
Journal of Research in Music Education, v39 n4 p270-81 Win 1991
Argues that many existing methods for teaching English diction for choral performance are ineffective. Describes a study of the Articulatory Diction Development Method (ADDM), focusing on kinesthetic awareness and speech articulator control. Concludes through research involving three high school choirs that the ADDM can improve choral tone and textual intelligibility significantly. (SG)
Descriptors: Articulation (Speech), Choral Music, Communication Research, Diction, Kinesthetic Perception, Music Education, Music Techniques, Secondary Education, Singing
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Articulatory Diction Development Method; Musical Analysis