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
Social complexity is positively associated with the following characteristics of song styles: wordiness, precision of articulation, explicitness, and narrow melodic intervals (128-137).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma | Supported | p<.001 | .77 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Consonant Variety, Complexity And Explicitness In Song | Dependent | Music |
| Explicit Songs | Dependent | Music |
| Interval Size In Song | Dependent | Music |
| Precision Of Enunciation In Song | Dependent | Music |
| Social Complexity | Independent | NONE |
| Wordiness Of Song | Dependent | Music |