A clear look at how rhythm works in the mind, from regular sound sequences to how we group time.
Drawing on experiments that track how listeners detect regular intervals and groupings, this book explains why accents recur and how tempo changes shape perception. It shows how sounds, attention, and bodily responses interact to create a sense of rhythm in music and poetry alike.
The discussion ties together mental processing, muscular movements, and visual or imagined aids that people use to organize rhythmic patterns. It explains why certain groupings feel natural at some rates and awkward at others, and how readers and listeners adapt to different tempi.
Ideal for readers curious about psychology, music, and the rhythm of language, as well as those interested in experimental methods.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book argues that rhythm is an intrinsic quality not only in music and speech, but many physiological processes and even in the patterns of our daily lives. The author takes the reader from ancient Greek concepts through to modern physiological and scientific discoveries to support this theory. Beyond a detailed historical overview, this book explores the interplay between mental processes and external rhythms, showing the influence of both on one another. While this book is focused on the science behind rhythm, the author shows that its true power and effects come from its ability to transcend language and culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332190829_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332190829
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332190829
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