In this paper we propose a novel method, called Metrical Circle Map, for exploring the cyclic aspects of musical time. To this end, we give a concise formalization and introduce the notion of Metrical Markov chains as n-th order transition probabilities of segments on the metrical circle. Several examples from a wide range of music, including monophonic folk and pop songs, as well as polyphonic...

Uncovering student experiences and schooling ideals Every morning, the students of the Government Boys Senior Secondary School in North Delhi stand still for the morning assembly to sing the national anthem or other patriotic and religious songs. This ritual is meant inculcate national identity and deference to the students. However, the latter rather perceive these songs to be geared towards “...

This paper has started from the fact that contextual analysis of song lyrics underlines meaning in is never completely clear, and its functional value peculiarities are emphasized. based on insight into relevant scientific theoretical sources. The aim this research was to establish differences between sevdalinka turbo-folk genres through a comparative songs written spirit sevdalinka, lyrics. as...