Rhythm, Vol. 6 (Classic Reprint)

Thaddeus L. Bolton

ISBN 10: 1332190820 / ISBN 13: 9781332190829

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

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.

Seller Inventory # 9781332190829_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rhythm, Vol. 6 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332190820
• ISBN 13: 9781332190829
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Psychology

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Synopsis

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.

• How regular sequences and recurring accents shape our sense of rhythm
• How people group sounds into different sizes, from small to large, and how this changes with rate
• Connections between rhythm, physiology (breathing, heart rate, muscle activity), and attention

Ideal for readers curious about psychology, music, and the rhythm of language, as well as those interested in experimental methods.