
Complexity in the Phonology of Tone
by Lian-Hee Wee
Title:
Complexity in the Phonology of Tone
Author:
Lian-Hee Wee
Series (if any):
Elements in Phonology
Edited by:
Mingxing Li
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
98 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:
9781009078061
EAN:
9781009078061
Classifications:
Linguistics
Weight (g):
278
Dimensions (mm):
152 x 227 x 9
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
The complexity of tone can only be appreciated through phonological patterning that unveils structures beyond differences in pitch heights and contour profiles. This Element features a wide coverage across languages exhibiting phenomena underlying key theoretical understanding of linguistic tone and extending to music and poetry.












