An elision is the omission of a sound or syllable when speaking. In Spanish songs, we frequently see this happen when one word ends with a vowel and the following word starts with a vowel. Those vowel sounds are slurred together in the music and condensed when sung. Learn more and practice some Spanish elisions in liturgical music in this video from Anna Betancourt.
Anna Betancourt is a professional singer, songwriter, music director, and workshop presenter with more than 35 years of experience working with various choirs. Her voice can be heard on more than 50 recordings, including her own collection of Spanish music published through OCP.
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