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  1. 1. Meaningless movement or essential expression : A study about gestures

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Stina Bohlin; [2021]
    Keywords : Gestures; expression; clarinet;

    Abstract : The thesis investigates how body movements influence a musical performance, with the aim to reach a more expressive performance by an increased awareness of gestures. In the study, three versions of the same clarinet piece were recorded on video; one with me, one with my clarinet teacher and one with a fellow clarinet student. READ MORE

  3. 2. Gaining the Upper Hand : An Investigation into Real-time Communication of the Vamp and Lead-In through Non-Expressive Gestures and Preparatory Beats with a focus on Opera and Musical Theatre

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Andrew Neil Hermon; [2021]
    Keywords : Conducting technique; Real-time Communication; Vamp; Safety-Bars; Lead-Ins; Left-hand gestures; Opera; Musical Theatre;

    Abstract : This thesis seeks to discuss conducting technique in relation to real-time communication of Vamp, Safety-Bars and Lead-Ins through left-hand gestures within the context of opera and musical theatre. The research aims to develop a codified set of gestures suitable for the left-hand. READ MORE

  4. 3. The role of gender and familiarity for speech and gestures during agreement in Greek conversation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Masterprogram: Språk och språkvetenskap; Lunds universitet/Grekiska (nygrekiska)

    Author : Stamatina Rozou; [2021]
    Keywords : agreement · conversation · Greek language · manual gestures · speech · non-speech · familiarity · gender · females · males · target speaker · interlocutor · number of hands · movement · palm orientation · handshape ·; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : Gestures are used in a pragmatic way in interactive contexts such as conversation. Agreement between interlocutors is an ordinary aspect of talk-in-interaction, which is expressed through various types of utterances and gestures. READ MORE

  5. 4. Grammatical Effects of Affect A contrastive corpus analysis of the use and meaning of infant and baby

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

    Author : Carl-Anders Karlsson; [2017-10-12]
    Keywords : Affective meaning; expressive meaning; semantics; Cognitive grammar;

    Abstract : This thesis aims at (1) outlining a basic understanding of how affective, or expressive, meaning can be understood relative to linguistic meaning and language at large, and (2) analysing how affective meaning may relate to epistemological status and reference type in actual language use. The thesis' theoretical framework is largely situated within the paradigm of cognitive linguistics, and in particular drawing from the work of Langacker (2008). READ MORE

  6. 5. Expressive conducting gestures : Reflections on the function of the left hand

    University essay from Kungl. Musikhögskolan/Institutionen för komposition, dirigering och musikteori

    Author : Espen Myklebust Olsen; [2017]
    Keywords : conductor; conducting; left-hand; expressive gestures;

    Abstract : This thesis will explore the function of the conductor’s left hand, with emphasis on its expressive possibilities and the gestures. In the first chapter, the role of the conductor is discussed, and some problems around the field of expressive gestures are brought up. READ MORE