The rhythmic alternative to "trapping" in Latin
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4082413 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Michael L Mazzola (corresponding author), Michael Mazzola |
| Year | 2017 |
| Issue | 103 |
| Pages | 231-240 |
| Publication date | 2017-04-06 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Pallas (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0031-0387 • E-ISSN: 2272-7639 |
| Publisher | OpenEdition (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.4000/pallas.4217 |
| OpenAlex | W2943222823 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 8 |
Conventionally, Latin accent is viewed within the context of versification where syllabic quantity plays a crucial role. It is the claim of this paper that the Penultimate Stress Rule, based on syllabic quantity, inappropriately neglects a Rhythmic determination of stress. Stress is assigned, rather, by default in the lexicon by the classic trimoraic trochee. When right-branching, this basic rhythmic constituent sets the environment for leftward stress retraction in Latin. This shift in stress in turn brings trochees in line for the essential environment for syncope in Latin and Romance
Humanities · Linguistics · Stress (linguistics · Historical and Literary Analyses · Historical and Literary Studies · Medieval European Literature and History · Philosophy
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |