Song translation: Lyrics in context

There has been a growing academic interest in the study of song translation recent decade. Due to interdisciplinary nature such investigation, researching developed and stemmed from concepts notions various disciplines as literary studies, music theatre besides studies. As result, field seems be “disparate” “fragmented” (p. 23). This edited volume essays nearly 500 pages is seminal collection that offers overview conceptual theories empirical research on many parts world, classifying studies systematically offer clear state art well reveal gaps filled by future The editors’ introductory chapter especially provides theoretical framework translation, which unprecedented value. for chapters are presented under three categories Analyses Popular Songs, Historical Approaches, Multimodal Didactic Approaches English (11 articles) German (4 articles). articles investigate songs translations main languages, including English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Greek, Swedish, Norwegian, Turkish, Finnish.