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When learning songs and arias in English, Italian, Latin, German, French and Spanish, singers need a concise reference that will quickly guide them to the correct pronunciations. Diction for Singers is written specifically for this purpose. This useful text offers these key features for each language: easy navigation - page through the book and instantly locate the required language, sound, or spelling; at-a-glance charts - look up common letter groups, such as qu in Italian, and immediately find the correct pronunication; concise rules - learn the rules that govern pronunciation of words, written especially for singers; clear explanation of letter groups - look up individual letter groups, such as the variations of the French e (eau, ei, eu, em, eim, en, ent) and instantly find pronunciations, exceptions, and examples as well as references to the general rules that pertain to the sound; a special orientation for singers - read the "Special Features" sections and helpful margin notes to find relevant tips, traditions, and advice about problems singing in the language. In addition, the Online Interactive Listening Labs at www.dictionforsingers.com accompany this text. This handy reference will guide singers to the pronunciation they need quickly, easily, and accurately! (Publisher).