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Rollenstudium

role study; the process of preparing a stage role

noun ROH-len-shtoo-dee-oom Rare
Arts & Culture Performance

Usage Note

Rollenstudium describes the whole process by which a singer or actor prepares a role — learning the text, music, characterisation, and stage movement. It can last months for a major operatic part.

Examples

"Das Rollenstudium für die Titelpartie dauerte fast ein Jahr."

Natural Translation

The role study for the title part took almost a year.

Literal Translation

The role-study for the title-role lasted almost a year.

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