Back to results

Claremont Graduate University

Adapting the IPA Systems of Korean Diction to Classical Vocal Method: A Critical Study

Abstract

dc:description.abstract

<p>While the IPA is helpful in learning Korean diction, it is not sufficient when applied to classical singing techniques, especially for non-native Korean speakers. To be able to clearly distinguish the ambiguity of sounds of the language, using proper and accurate phonetic symbols are necessary. The author compares speaking and singing in the Korean language by analyzing the contrast of its phonetics and articulating positions and then phonologically describes the IPA symbols. Both singing and speaking are forms of phonation and communication, and the same IPA symbols are often used for both singing and speaking. However, the phonation circumstances and locations in the oral cavity are different. This study therefore focuses on finding an efficient and accurate way of representing Korean diction for classical singers.</p>

Degree

thesis:*
Name thesis:degree_name
Music, PhD
Level thesis:degree_level
Open Access Dissertation
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
School of Arts and Humanities
Year dc:date.available
2020

Author and committee

dc:creator, dc:contributor.*
Author dc:creator
  • Lee, Clara N.
Contributors dc:contributor
  • Nancy van Deusen
  • Camelia Voin

Subjects

dc:subject × 8

Identifiers

dc:identifier.*
Repository record dc:identifier
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cgu_etd/689
OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:scholarship.claremont.edu:cgu_etd-1711

Chain of custody

source
Harvested from
Claremont Graduate University
Base URL
scholarship.claremont.edu/do/oai/
Last updated
2026-07-24
Source record
OAI-PMH GetRecord
citation

Lee, Clara N.. Adapting the IPA Systems of Korean Diction to Classical Vocal Method: A Critical Study. Open Access Dissertation thesis, 2020. https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cgu_etd/689