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ТЕКСТЪТ В АНГЛОЕЗИЧНАТА МУЗИКА
LYRICS IN THE MUSIC OF THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING WORLD

Author(s): Emilia Karaminkova-Kabakova
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Music, Theoretical Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Comparative Linguistics, Translation Studies, Theory of Literature
Published by: Софийски университет »Св. Климент Охридски«
Keywords: music of the English-speaking world; lyrics, speech; vocal and instrumental music

Summary/Abstract: The article considers, for research purposes, the role and the meaning of the lyrics (words) in the vocal-instrumental genres of the English-speaking world, emphasizing its content and meaning. A counterpoint to this type of musical genre is instrumental music, which in specific cases is used as an opportunity to compare different musical forms. Special attention is paid to the sung words in the musical works of the English-speaking world in the context of the distinction between speech and language.