PT Journal AU Zelenkova, D Cermakova, V SO Aura musica PY 2019 BP 137 EP 141 VL 11 IS 1 DE singing pronunciation; gesticulation; singing interpretation; meaning of words AB Singing pronunciation is one of the most important elements of a singer's interpretation. Proper pronunciation, supplemented by optimal gesture, will enhance the audience's perception of the vocabulary of the spoken words of the character. His or her art needs to be studied with the utmost caution, as unnecessary exaggeration could be achieved by negative reaction from the audience. ER