The following is a fairly influential and well-known book which attempts to describe tonal music (predominantly Western instrumental art music) using linguistic models:<br><br><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Generative-Theory-Tonal-Music/dp/026262107X">http://www.amazon.com/Generative-Theory-Tonal-Music/dp/026262107X</a><br>
<br><div class="gmail_quote">On Sat, Feb 19, 2011 at 5:46 PM, <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:macdara@email.com">macdara@email.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding-left: 1ex;">
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<div style="clear: both;"> I am researching the (possible) relationship between speech intonation and rhythm and regional traditional music styles in Ireland.</div>
<div style="clear: both;">Does anyone know of any similar projects? Or not so similar featuring linguistics and music, or thoughts on the above. All inspiration welcome!</div>
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