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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

lyricist

Lyricists interpret the style of a music piece and write words to accompany the melody.

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Description

Lyricists interpret the style of a music piece and write words to accompany the melody. They work together with the music composer.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
musical genresmusical notationmusic literaturecopyright legislationmusical theory
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
film music techniques
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
match lyrics to mood of melodystudy musiccreate a rhyme scheme structurewrite songsstudy musical scoreswrite to a deadline
OPTIONALOptional competences
record musiccompose musicpractise singingcreate musical formsadapt to artists' creative demandssingwrite musical scorestranscribe ideas into musical notationattend music recording sessionsadvise on music pedagogywork with composerstranscribe musical compositionsconsult with sound editor

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

25 total
11 essential · 14 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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