Translating Song: Lyrics and Texts

by Peter Low

This engaging step-by-step guide prescribes effective strategies and tactics for translating a wide range of songs and other vocal music, from classical to contemporary. Focusing on best practice and with a variety of language examples, the book centres on four key themes:

translating songs for a range of recipients and within different contexts (skopos theory)

translating songs for reading on paper or on screens...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138641790
• ISBN13: 9781138641792
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.1"