Analyzing Heterophony
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21828352 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jonathan De Souza (0000-0001-9505-7234, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 9-27 |
| Publication date | 2021-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Intersections Canadian Journal of Music (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1911-0146 • E-ISSN: 1918-512X |
| Publisher | Consortium Erudit (PUBLISHER • CA) |
| DOI | 10.7202/1114849ar |
| OpenAlex | W4405240585 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 13 |
Heterophony—where multiple parts independently develop the same material—can challenge theories of texture. Psychological research on auditory streaming supports a theoretical model of texture created by David Huron. His texture space has two dimensions: onset synchrony and semblant motion. Heterophony would theoretically combine low onset synchrony with high semblant motion. However, I argue that some analytical methods cannot detect this combination and propose a new, less biased technique. I use this model to analyze performances from the Chinese Jiangnan sizhu tradition, where players improvise embellishments on a mother tune. Ultimately, I call for further theory and analysis of musical texture across diverse genres
Computer Science · Multisensory perception and integration · Neuroscience and Music Perception · Phonetics and Phonology Research
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |