Translating song : lyrics and texts

Abstract

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 (surtitles and subtitles); "Singable translations" and the Pentathlon Approach; Translating expressive texts.