Date of Award
1987
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Program
Music, MA
First Advisor
Morris L. Taylor
Second Advisor
Chrales G. Davis
Third Advisor
James D. Hanson
Abstract
Problem
This study analyzes a significant group of lullabies collected from three of the principal valleys in Norway. A detailed analysis may show the extent of centonization within the lullabies and may reveal aspects of the tonal inflection of these melodies.
Method
This study gives a general description of the lullaby. It also presents an annotated listing of collections and a summary of previous studies done in this area. With the help of traditional techniques and computer technology, the motives from 154 melodies were analyzed.
Results
The analysis resulted in the discovery that the lullabies consist to a large degree of certain motives that are common to all three valleys. However the melodies from each valley have certain characteristics which are unique to that valley or which appeared very seldom in the other two valleys.
Conclusions
To a large extent these lullabies utilize the technique of centonization and heave their own tonal inflection.
Subject Area
Lullabies, Norwegian
Recommended Citation
Lundstrom, Elbjorg Keyn, "The Melodic Structure And Form Of Norwegian Lullabies (Bansuller) From The Valleys Of Valdres, Gudbrandsdalen, And Osterdalen" (1987). Master's Theses. 15.
https://dx.doi.org/10.32597/theses/15/
https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/theses/15
Creative Commons License
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DOI
https://dx.doi.org/10.32597/theses/15/