Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Spannungs- und Linienwillen
English translation:
intensity and line
Added to glossary by
Diana Loos
Mar 24, 2008 16:51
16 yrs ago
German term
Spannungs- und Linienwillen
German to English
Art/Literary
Music
Piano technique
I'm translating the biography of a piano-teacher friend of mine who sums up the aim of her teaching as follows:
... und der / dem Studierenden zu helfen, Klangsinn, sowie Spannungs- und Linienwillen entwickeln zu können.
I know exactly what she means, but for years I've been stuck on the English equivalent of the German word "Spannung" in the positive context of instrumental or vocal technique. TIA for all your suggestions!
... und der / dem Studierenden zu helfen, Klangsinn, sowie Spannungs- und Linienwillen entwickeln zu können.
I know exactly what she means, but for years I've been stuck on the English equivalent of the German word "Spannung" in the positive context of instrumental or vocal technique. TIA for all your suggestions!
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intensity and line
vocally at least, if someone asked for more 'Spannung' I'd increase the intensity, ie don't sag in the middle, keep the musical focus, don't let up until you get to the end of the phrase
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Comment: "Very interesting that this was the only answer - but it was a great help! Thank you - it confirms my suspicion, that the word can only ever be translated strictly according to context, usually with a phrase."
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