Square Notes: The Sacred Music Podcast cover image

SE07 EP11 - A Church Musician’s Guide to the History of the Pronunciation of Latin - with Dr. John Pepino

Square Notes: The Sacred Music Podcast

00:00

The Evolution of Latin: From Village Dialect to Global Language

This chapter traces the history and transformation of the Latin language, from its modest beginnings near the Tiber River to its establishment as a dominant linguistic force through Roman conquests. It examines the intricacies of Latin pronunciation, the divergence into Romance languages, and the scholarly efforts to document and standardize the language over the centuries.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app