Title: What can tone studies tell us about intonation
Abstract: The present paper demonstrates that much can be learned about intonation through the study of the contribution of lexical tones to the f0 contour of speech utterances. A fundamental principle and several basic mechanisms of tone production and perception are proposed based on studies of both tone and intonation. Their implications for intonation in general are discussed.
Publication Year: 1997
Publication Date: 1997-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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