Song as a measure of culture
Folk Song Style and Culture • American Association for the Advancement of Science • Washington, D.C. • Published In • Pages: 117-169 •
By Lomax, Alan
Hypothesis
"The incidence of orchestral unison and one beat orchestral rhythm decreases with complexity. . . . The two most complex forms of organization of orchestral rhythm, counterpoint and heterophony [are] strongly associated with complex modes of production" (138, 139).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma | Supported | p<.001 | .65 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Coutnerpoint Or Heterophony Orchestral Rhythm | Dependent | Music |
| One Beat Orchestral Rhythm | Dependent | Music |
| Social Complexity | Independent | NONE |
| Unison Orchestral Rhythm | Dependent | Music |