ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-PHO-W0076 · ATLAS 251

Prosody

The organisation of speech through rhythm, stress, pitch, phrasing, and timing beyond individual segments.

Explanation

The organisation of speech through rhythm, stress, pitch, phrasing, and timing beyond individual segments. It makes stance, grouping, emphasis, and affect audible above the sequence of words.

Example

The concept becomes visible in use and can be followed as a movement of interpretation.

Counterexample

Prosody includes but is not limited to intonation.

Distinction

Prosody includes but is not limited to intonation.

Effect on thought and perception

It makes stance, grouping, emphasis, and affect audible above the sequence of words.

Resonance

It makes stance, grouping, emphasis, and affect audible above the sequence of words.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Prosody“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-PHO-W0076. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-PHO-W0076

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