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Foundations of Pragmatics: the Primacy of Language in African Music Theory, Practice and Education
Abstract
Language, an important possession by man, is intricately woven with human thinking. Music theory, practice and performance are strongly linked to language and linguistic expressions. This bond forms the basis of meaningful communication between the musician and his audience. This paper analytically surveys the fundamental kinship between music and language globally. It however pays particular attention to the primacy of language in African music with special focus on the following core areas of interest:
- Language and Music in Africa
- Dynamic Conceptions of Language in African Musical Art/ Perrformance
- Communication and Instrumentation
- Language, Music and Emotions