Taxonomy of singers used as subjects in scientific research |
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Authors: | Meribeth Bunch Janice Chapman Private Singing Teacher Vocal Consultant |
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Institution: | Communication Arts and Associates, Ltd, London, England. MeribethB@aol.com |
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Abstract: | Criteria for determining the classification of singers in research has posed numerous problems for both researchers and their readership. Previous attempts at creating usable categories have failed because of disagreement within the professions involved in such research. The object of this paper is to explore and suggest a system in which scientific research related to singing is based on a quantifiable singing standard. Use of the systematic categorization set out in this paper will help to alleviate the questions regarding performance abilities of singers used as subjects in scientific projects and lead to more credible results. Nine singer categories have been consolidated and based on proven performance achievement. These categories range from superstar (household name) to local community and amateur singers with comprehensive subcategories under each topic for each type of singer, that is, opera, pop, jazz, etc. |
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Keywords: | Taxonomy Singer categories Quantifiable singer standard Systematic categorization Performance achievement Singers as research subjects |
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