Voice analysis in ethnomusicology:
De-mystifying Bulgarian singing

Jennifer Anne Sawer

Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for Bachelor of Music (Musicology) with Honours School of Music, Australian National University, 2003. Supervisor: Dr Stephen Wild

Contents

• Chapter 1 - Introduction: The paradox of timbre
• Chapter 2 - Literature review: Voice analysis in ethnomusicology
• Chapter 3 - Research results: The de-mystification process
• Chapter 4 - Conclusion: Towards an understanding of the relevance of voice analysis in Ethnomusicology
• References
• Appendix 1a - Interview questions
• Appendix 1b - Consent form
• Appendix 2 - Completed interviews
• Appendix 3 - Completed interview consent forms