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Rhythm and Metre
Hardcover
General ReferenceMusic CompositionPoetry Criticism
ISBN13: 9781025951140
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Rhythm and Metre is an analytical investigation into the fundamental principles of prosody and musical structure. Thomas Taig explores the complex relationship between the spoken word and the rhythmic patterns that define both poetry and musical composition. By examining the physiological and psychological aspects of timing, the work delves into how meter functions as a framework for artistic expression.
The book provides a systematic approach to understanding verse, moving beyond simple scansion to address the underlying pulse and cadence that animate literary works. It serves as an essential resource for scholars of literature, linguistics, and music theory, offering insights into the structural elements that unify diverse forms of rhythmic art. Taig's study bridges the gap between the technicalities of phonetics and the aesthetic experience of poetry, making it a valuable addition to the study of rhetoric and composition. Through careful analysis, Rhythm and Metre remains a significant contribution to the field of formalist criticism and the exploration of the auditory dimensions of language.
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