Scat Singing: A Timbral and Phonemic Analysis

In this article William Bauer analyzes scat and timbre within the context of Jazz and their effects on music over time. He concludes that for many vocalists timbre is much more than a vehicle for adding coloristic touches to a melodic line. But while singers’ distinctive use of timbre sets their wor...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: William R. Bauer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Columbia University Libraries 2001-02-01
Series:Current Musicology
Online Access:https://journals.library.columbia.edu/index.php/currentmusicology/article/view/4828