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Phrasing...Speaking in Musical Sentences

John M. Cipolla, Western Kentucky University

Abstract

This article presents an overview of the tools that can be used for a performer to construct musical phrases. The article makes aspects of phrasing, such as dynamics, vibrato, changes of tempo, etc. analogous to spoken sentences.

Suggested Citation

John M. Cipolla. "Phrasing...Speaking in Musical Sentences" Bluegrass News, The Official Publication of the Kentucky Music Educators Association (2009).