LINGUISTIC FEATURES OF MUSICAL LEXEMES REDUCED TO ENGLISH
Keywords:
Music, English, musical lexemes, cultures, languages, musical terms, musical genres.Abstract
The linguistic characteristics of English musical lexemes are examined in this article, with an emphasis on their reductionist elements. It investigates morphological patterns, syntactical usage, semantic implications, and the historical background of musical terminology. We learn how musical terminology are modified and reduced in the English language through this approach, which reflects linguistic tendencies and broader cultural dynamics.
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