A Comparison of Dynamics in Major- and Minor-key Works
An analysis of dynamic markings in 24 paired preludes in major and minor keys shows that the minor mode is associated with a generally lower dynamic level than the major mode. The results are consistent with observations in speech prosody, where sad or depressed speakers show reduced acoustic energy...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Ohio State University Libraries
2008-05-01
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| Series: | Empirical Musicology Review |
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| Online Access: | https://kb.osu.edu/dspace/handle/1811/31941 |