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On the Subtitle Translation of Musical Lyrics from the Perspective of Domestication and Foreignization: A Case Study of Classic Musical Theatre Cats

Xiaoyu ZhangQufu Normal University*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

With various art gradually spreading all over the world, excellent musicals bearing the multicultural features have also entered into the public life. Translation as an important tool in transcultural communication, is indispensable in the expression and spreading of such art. For musicals that are played on the screen, given the unique features of the genre and the rules of subtitling, the translation of musicals requires delicate processing and special effort. This paper discussed the importance of musical translation and subtitle translation in the people’s modern life. With the focus on the translation of the cultural elements in the musical, this paper discovered the application of translation strategies: Domestication and Foreignization Strategies in the subtitle translation of Cats. Through comparing and analysis, the study at present discussed the effect of the strategies on the translation and provided suggestions on the choice of Domestication and Foreignization Strategies in the subtitle translation of musicals.

Keywords: musical translation; subtitle translation; domestication and foreignization; musical Cats
Published: November 20, 2023
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/15/20230701
Volume: CHR Vol.15
pp. 204-209
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