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3. Analyzing the data. By classifying, correlating and tabulating the concepts within broad and narrow content groupings, it was possible to arrive at a numerical summation and critical analysis of each category. These data were arranged, tabulated and discussed in nine separate chapters, one for each main area. A summarizing table of concepts which served as a chapter plan was placed at the beginning of each of these chapters (II-X) and a summary and interpretation section at the end of each chapter included a discussion of the prevailing theoretical and methodological schools of thought represented therein. Table Ten contains a final summation of all the concepts tabulated in the nine preceding tables given in Chapters II through X.
Other principal outcomes of this study are:
I. A list of 23 controversial questions. II. A list of 177 vocal and nonvocal terms that were defined for use in this study.
III. A list of 97 problems and problem areas for future research in this and related fields.
IV. An annotated bibliography of 702 items.
I. Controversial questions. The analysis of concepts contained in Chapters II through X reveals considerable diversity of author opinion on many questions of vocal theory and technique. Unanimity of opinion rarely prevails among teachers of singing* regarding any of the pedagogical questions raised. Nevertheless, there is often sufficient agreement among authors on a given issue to indicate the basic argument underlying their contentions. In at least 23 areas of vocal teaching, representing approximately 22.5 per cent of the total number of concepts gathered, the issues are clearly enough defined to be stated as debatable questions. The scarcity of documentary and experimental evidence indicates a definite need for further research in these areas. These 23 controversial questions are listed in Table Eleven.
II. Terminology defined. In the absence of a standard terminology in vocal pedagogy, it was found necessary to provide operational definitions of each of the following 177 vocal and nonvocal terms. This terminology was consistently used throughout this study as a means of enhancing the specificity of meaning in the discussions of each category of concepts. Definitions, whether derived from contextual or other sources, were in each case verified in a standard dictionary or standard reference |
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