Satzmelodie und Sprachwahrnehmung

The book explores the intricate relationship between language, communication, and auditory perception. It begins with a theoretical framework that delves into language as a communication tool, examining the fundamental frequency and sentence melody as key components of speech production and perception. The analysis of these elements includes acoustic properties and auditory foundations, highlighting their roles in understanding speech. The empirical section investigates the function of sentence melody in recognizing syntactic and semantic structures. It outlines the research question and methodology, including the manipulation of fundamental frequency through digital means. Two experiments are conducted: the first focuses on perceptual segmentation of speech signals into syntactic units, assessing reaction times and accuracy of localization; the second examines the retention of speech signals in sensory memory. Each experiment is discussed in detail, considering existing research and presenting new findings. The work concludes with reflections on the implications of the results, a comprehensive bibliography, and registers for authors and subjects, providing a thorough resource for further exploration of the topics addressed.