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1. Prosodic Phrasing in Spontaneous Swedish
Abstract : One of the most important functions of prosody is to divide the flow of speech into chunks. The chunking, or prosodic phrasing, of speech plays an important role in both the production and perception of speech. READ MORE
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2. A Quantitative Rule System for Musical Performance
Abstract : A rule system is described that translates an input score file to a musical performance. The rules model different principles of interpretation used by real musicians, such as phrasing, punctuation, harmonic and melodic structure, micro timing, accents, intonation, and final ritard. READ MORE
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3. The Melody Phrasing Curve : A Visual Tool for Illustrating Perceived Musical Dynamics
Abstract : In Western classical music traditions, conventional ways of considering melody have been established. The tones of a melody phrase might be experienced as building up a continuous line moving between dynamical culmination points and relaxation points. In this study, a special visual tool called the Melody phrasing curve (MPhC) has been tested. READ MORE
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4. Talk on Musical Interpretation — Visual Tools for Perceived Dynamics and Points of Gravity
Abstract : Typical for Western classical music is the process of interpreting and conveying a written score into sounding music. However, sometimes the communication of musical issues between musicians may be experienced as aggravating. READ MORE
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5. Understanding didactic strategies based on the Laban-Malmgren technique when developing the technical and musical proficiency of singers
Abstract : In this thesis multiple methods were used to explore how the use of didactic strategies based on the LMT may enable a voice pedagogue to develop the technical and musical proficiency of singers who specialise in Western art music. Data for this qualitative study were collected by working with fourteen singers in South Africa and Sweden during workshops, masterclasses and individual lessons. READ MORE