Theory of Prominence : Temporal Structure of Music Based on Linguistic Stress

This Element's analytical system outlines structure and phrasing in sections of music without even perceptible meter. Instead of entrainment to meter, Hayslett posits that listeners perceive rhythm in similar ways to how they perceive the rhythm of language. He provides analyses that outline temporal structure according to perceptual prominence.

• | : Bryan Hayslett (New York University)
• | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• | Publication Date: Nov 03, 2022
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 75 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-10: 110881333X
• | ISBN-13: 9781108813334