The Musical Accent: Or, Intonation in the Kongo Language

By Wilhelm Heinitz and K E 1867-1944 Laman

Originally published in 1913, this pioneering study of African linguistics examines the musical aspects of the Kongo language. The authors, both respected scholars of African languages, argue that Kongo speech has a distinct musical quality, and provide detailed analyses of the intonation patterns and other musical features of the language.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1020772948
• ISBN13: 9781020772948
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"