Project Gutenberg 2008-08-29 Public domain in the USA. 326 Tosi, Pier Francesco 1732 Tosi, Pierfrancesco Tosi, Pietro Francesco Galliard, John Ernest 1747 Galliard, Johann Ernst Opinioni de' cantori antichi e moderni. English Observations on the Florid Song; Or, Sentiments on the Ancient and Modern Singers Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Observations on the Florid Song; Or, Sentiments on the Ancient and Modern…." by Pier Francesco Tosi is a treatise on vocal performance and singing techniques, translated into English by Mr. Galliard, written in the early 18th century. This work, originating from Italy, provides a detailed exploration of vocal art, comparing the practices of ancient and modern singers and critiquing the state of music during Tosi's time. It serves as a guide for both vocal and instrumental performers, aiming to enhance their understanding and skill in the art of singing. The opening of this treatise introduces the reader to the author's motivations and the significance of vocal music. Tosi emphasizes the superiority of the human voice over instrumental music and discusses the historical context of vocal training, reflecting on the different approaches to singing from ancient to modern times. He outlines the need for careful instruction in various techniques, such as intonation, ornamentation, and expression, highlighting that understanding these principles is crucial for any serious student of music. The preface sets the stage for the subsequent chapters, which will delve deeper into the specifics of vocal techniques and the art of performance, making it clear that this work aims to improve the quality of vocal execution and regain the lost values of music. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). 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