Stylistic Analysis Research Articles

Concert traditions of choral conducting in China in the second half of the 20th – early 21st century

Statement of the problem. Historically, choral performance and conducting in China got extraordinary development in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. But the artistic achievements of Chinese choral performance, the formation of organizational foundations and concert traditions of leading choral groups, the creative manner and achievements of outstanding conductors have not received adequate coverage and generalization in scientific literature. Only since the beginning of the 21st century, some attention of musicologists has been paid to conducting and choral practice and education (Ma Xu, A. Rastrygina, Liu Zhenyan), the activities of regional choral groups (Gui Junjie), the work of some outstanding artists and their groups (Tang Fang). The insufficient research of the stated problem actualizes the topic of the proposed article. Objectives, methods, and novelty of the research. The scientific novelty is due to the purpose of the article – to highlight the creative achievements of outstanding choral conductors and collectives, to reveal the formation of organizational foundations and concert traditions of Chinese choral art of the second half of the 20th – beginning of the 21st century, which did not become the subject of a separate study. A complex of scientific methods and approaches was used, the main of which are historical and cultural (for identification of the features of development, specifics, stylistics and forms of concert performance), historical and biographical (for covering the creative path of outstanding Chinese choral conductors and groups), musicological (analysis of individual performance style, artistic interpretation, repertoire policy), generalization (historical assessment of concert performance achievements of choral art in China). Research results and conclusion. A review of the development of choral art in China in the second half of the 20th – beginning of the 21st century proved that until the 1980s, the features of its development were determined by the ideology and policy of the Communist Party. It was found that the concert activity of the leading Chinese choirs is characterized by a peculiar manner of performance. The concert programs were analyzed, and it was found that the basis of the repertoire of most choirs are plays by Chinese composers and arrangements of songs of various peoples of China. Works of the world repertoire are mainly performed by Chinese groups during participation in international events. Since the 1990s, the organization of national and international choral competitions and festivals has played a significant role in the development of concert traditions and the spread of choral concert activities in China. At the beginning of the 21st century, the expressiveness of the musical component has been enhanced by theatrical performance. With the spread of Internet networks and computer technologies, new virtual forms of choral concert work are being introduced.

Jakub Józef Orliński’s work in the mirror of modern trends in the art of countertenors

Statement of the problem. The art of countertenors is a phenomenon of today’s world musical culture. Within the limits of historically informed performance, the art of countertenors is gaining a new round of popularity, taking into account new forms of musical communication. The interest in carriers of this type of singing voice was stipulated by the development of baroque culture, which, in turn, after a period of loss of relevance, became an object of stylization and a sign of stylistic pluralism of the culture of the second half of the 20th – the beginning of the 21st centuries. Today, the directors of the leading Europe opera houses, in particular of Ukraine, and attract countertenors to participate in opera performances of the composers of the Baroque era, and also the tradition of training countertenors, which includes several generations of singers, was formed. Objectives, methods, and novelty of the research. Despite a certain interest of researchers in the revival of the art of countertenors in the European cultural space (Ravens, 2014; Reetz, 2018; Braithwaite, 2020; Sherman, 2021; Hovorukhina, 2017; Hiholaieva-Yurchenko, 2022, etc.), the work of the Polish singer Jakub Józef Orliński, one of the most famous countertenors in the modern musical world, has not yet been the subject of special research in Ukrainian musicology. The purpose of the research is to carry out an interpretative and stylistic analysis of J. J. Orliński’s creativity, in the context of modern trends in the art of countertenors. To reveal the topic, the following methods are used: the historical to reveal the genesis of the art of countertenors; the value-based one for understanding the singer’s outlook; and the interpretative and stylistic one to examine the creative evolution and psycho-type of the performer. Results and conclusion. On the example of J. J. Orliński’s work representing the latest stage of developing the art of countertenors, the main features of his performance style were determined. 1. Historicism, which manifests itself in several important aspects. The singer researches and analyses of little-known and unknown works of baroque music; actively cooperates with orchestras and ensembles that perform baroque music on authentic instruments; consults with musicologists and historians to ensure the accuracy of his interpretations. At the same time, the desire for authenticity is combined with the search for modern methods of reading in order to bring baroque music closer to the audience. 2. Technical arsenal. Orliński demonstrates the perfection of vocal technique basing on a deep understanding of the anatomy of the voice. The free operation of the vocal apparatus allows him to perform complex baroque coloraturas, ornaments, controlled vibrato, and legato singing. A wide range, purity of intonation and flexibility, perfect mastery of breathing, phrasing, dynamic contrasts, and articulation help him to convey all the nuances of musical works and stylistically accurately interpret baroque music. 3. Vocal and stage image. Reincarnation. Artistry. The vocal and stage image of the singer is formed thanks to the combination of his exceptional vocal abilities, stage and acting skills. Orliński is able to skilfully interpret a wide range of roles, from classical baroque characters to modern opera heroes, demonstrating impressive vocal and vivid emotionality. The singer uses his excellent physical training as a break-dancer to emphasize the characters’ gestures and movements. In addition, he experiments on stage, brings elements of modern choreography to the performance of ancient music, thereby increasing his charismatic influence on the audience, satisfying the aesthetic needs of viewers of various age categories. 4. Psychological features. The singer’s approach to creative work is characterized by thoroughness and attention to detail, which allows him to achieve high results. The transformation of Orliński into stage images is the result of a deep study of the typology of each character, psychological and emotional aspects of the role. He demonstrates an exceptional capacity for empathy, which allows him to deeply feel and convey the emotional state of his scenic characters. This ability creates an impressive suggestive effect, which allows the singer to be a brilliant performer, especially of baroque works, from the point of view not only of vocal technique, but also of a singer’s psycho-type, which is characterized by inner emotionality and the ability to reincarnate as a key feature of performance style. Interest in the creative work of one of the most famous singers of our time, the bright representative of the Polish culture in modern musical world, served as the basis for developing a methodology for researching the phenomenology of the performer’s personality. The specified parameters of the performance style analysis can serve as milestones on the way to the study of such a complex phenomenon as countertenor singing.

The Gate of Ki Ranggo Wirosentiko's Grave: Traces of Non-Islamic Cultural Acculturation in the Material Culture Heritage of the Palembang Sultanate

Palembang is known as one of the centers of the Palembang Sultanate. One of the most important cultural relics in Palembang is the Palembang Sultan Cemetery complex. Each of these cemetery complexes has a different architectural shape of the tomb, one of which is the tomb complex of Ki Ranggo Wirosntiko. A Striking distinction in this tomb is the shape of the tomb gate complex building that depicts influences in non-Islam culture. This article will explain the differences in shape in the building of the gate and the influence of non-Islamic culture on the shape of the tomb gate of Ki Ranggo Wirosentiko. The method used is the archeological method using a stylistic analysis of the observation of the ornaments found in the gates of this complex. The results of this study show that the building of the tomb gate of Ki Ranggo Wirosentiko shows acculturation with non-Islamic culture. The profile of the outer gate depicting Hindu influence is marked by the similarity with the stylistic elements in the Bentar temple and Paduraksa Temple, East Java. The resemblance is also visible on the profile of the foot and the mould of the gate resembling the profile found in the Paduraksa Temple. On the profile of the third gate, there is an inscription of the year 1142 H or 1730 M using Arabic letters. The local influence appears on the third gate's appearance, indicating the presence of mustak. Based on the profile of the building of the tomb gate Ki Ranggo Wirosentiko shows the influence of Hindu, Buddhist, Arab, and local cultures on the decorative range of the construction of the grave of the temple.

Examining Theories at Work: Speech Acts, Implicatures and Politeness in a Pragmastylistic Analysis of Anton Chekhov’s The Bear

Through a descriptive qualitative method, Anton Chekhov’s The Bear is examined for its use of speech acts, implicatures, and politeness. To surface the said theories, a stylistic analysis is conducted, following the principles of pragma-stylistics. Pragmastylistics is used in analyzing a literary piece towards arriving at particular themes, and in which the focus of analysis is how a speaker or writer chooses to realize their speech act in consideration of the intended meaning and effect of which towards an audience. The subject of the following analysis is a one-act play considered to be a farcical comedy depicting the story of a woman mourning her husband’s recent death, amidst which she encounters and eventually falls in love with her deceased husband’s creditor. The analyses focused on the employment of the pragmatic theories of speech acts, cooperative principles and implicatures, and politeness. The paper attempted ultimately to show through an analysis of dramatic text how words could mean differently or even have meanings at all when put into context.

Arte poetice în literatura română contemporană. Studii de caz

Poetic arts provide us with data that lead to an understanding of the changes in literature and the formulas that poets opt for. So far, no research has appeared to probe this type of Romanian poetry published in the third millennium. The purpose of the article is to signal some trends in current poetry by analyzing the literary motifs in the poetic arts selected by us and configuring a perspective on the relationship between the poet and the text. This allows us to make a synthesis about the literary beliefs of some poets. We turn to the case study, using stylistic analysis. During the research, we found that the figures of speech are the ones that encode the data about the writing of a poem. The text represents only a facet of reality, which the poet shapes according to his own mentality.

STRUCTURE AND SEMANTICS OF THE INAUGURAL SPEECH IN THE PRESIDENTIAL DISCOURSE (ON THE MATERIAL IN UKRAINIAN, POLISH, SLOVAK AND SERBIAN LANGUAGES)

The article is devoted to the study of structural and semantic features of the main speech genre of presidential rhetoric — the inaugural speech. We characterized the main approaches to defining the speech genre and highlighted the structural components of the inaugural speech in political discourse. The purpose of the study is to reveal the structural and semantic features of the presidents’ inaugural speeches presented in Slavic languages (Ukrainian, Polish, Slovak and Serbian). The object of the research is the presidential discourse implemented in the speech activity of the presidents of Ukraine, Poland, Slovakia and Serbia. The subject of the study is the structural components and semantic features of the inaugural speeches in the presidential discourse. We analyzed the inaugural speeches of the presidents who held this position in the first half of 2024: Volodymyr Zelensky (Ukraine), Andrzej Duda (Republic of Poland), Zuzana Čaputová (Slovak Republic), Aleksandar Vučić (Republic of Serbia). The material for the analysis was the texts of the inaugural speeches delivered by the presidents in the last term. The methods of component and linguistic stylistic analysis were used to analyze the structural and semantic features of the inaugural speeches. The component analysis made it possible to consider the lexical semantics, and the linguistic stylistic analysis became the basis for determining the stylistic features of the texts. The structure of the inaugural speech covers the framework elements of the greeting, conclusion, formulation of the political creed. Speech acts of thanksgiving are the main structural elements of the inaugural speech of the presidents. At the semantic level, the inaugural speech contains a description of the political situation in the country in the context of historical events and a specification of program provisions of a priority nature. Common elements for the inaugural speeches of the presidents of Ukraine, Poland, Slovakia and Serbia are the presence of mandatory structural elements, the dominance of speech acts of thanksgiving, appeals to the historical past and the formulation of future political steps. Among the specific features of presidential speeches, the use of ethnonyms in the speeches of V. Zelenskyi and A. Duda was recorded; the dominance of references to ancient history in the speeches of A. Duda and O. Vuchich; V. Zelenskyi’s criticism of the previous government, in particular the country’s presidents.

Manuscript on stylistic analysis of sonnet 29 by William Shakespeare

The present study deals with the stylistic analysis of Sonnet 29, written by a very eminent poet, dramatist, and sonneteer, William Shakespeare. This analysis has been done keeping several categories in mind, such as graphological, grammatical, phonological, morphological, and metrical analysis, to study in depth the linguistic elements of Sonnet 29 along with what the poet wants to convey through portraying a state of hopelessness, failure, melancholy, and later positivity in the presence of his beloved. Stylistic techniques are used to unveil the hidden beauty of the poet’s sentiments and writing technique. Since stylistics analysis deals with linguistic devices that impart expressive or literary refinement to written discourse, this analysis aids in comprehending how Shakespeare uplifts from negative thoughts to positive ones. This analysis delves into the theme of the sonnet, the poet’s historical background, structural components, linguistic devices, concluding with a conclusion, and references.

Analysis of opinions of medical workers and patients on the activities of the clinical diagnostic service

Everyday medical practice convinces us of the need for well-thought-out management functions in the organization of any business. Laboratory work is no exception. Gradually,there comes an awareness of the need to master and use scientific methods of management and organization of the laboratory service, i.e. what is commonly referred to as «management» throughout the world. Target. To study the existing system of organization, activity and management of the clinical diagnostic service in the conditions of the SBHI of the Samara Region «Tolyatti City Clinical Polyclinic No. 3». Results. The opinion of the medical personnel of the clinical diagnostic laboratory (CDL) was analyzed: laboratory doctors, laboratory paramedics on the organization of the laboratory service; The results of a survey of medical doctors on the organization of the clinical diagnostic service were examined; the opinion of patients on the organization of the laboratory service was studied; an analysis of the management style of the laboratory service of a medical organization was conducted. Conclusion. Clinical laboratory tests are diagnostic tests undertaken to obtain objectively substantiated information about the presence or absence of changes in the composition of the internal environment of the patient’s body. When treating or preventing a disease, the end consumer of the medical service is the patient, and when prescribing clinical diagnostic tests, it is the attending physician, since it is he who interprets, supplements and monitors the patient’s clinical laboratory tests. In this regard, the quality of the services provided for the former and the working conditions for the latter become important for both patients and medical personnel of the clinical laboratory.

A Stylistic Analysis of The Poem “The Passionate Shepherd to His Love” by Christopher Marlow

This study aimed to analyze Christopher Marlow’s poem “The Passionate Shepherd to His Love”. The poem was interpreted stylistically from the choice of words, sentence arrangements, and the poetic devices used by the writer to present his thoughts to the audience. The literary devices included in the analysis were symbolism, imagery, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, and other sound devices like alliteration, consonance, assonance, and rhyme. Moreover, the study also provided an analysis of the structure and theme of the poem. By conducting this research, the researchers were able to shed light on the literary approaches, sound devices such as symbolism, imagery, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, and other sound devices like alliteration, consonance, assonance, and rhyme, hidden meanings, and artistic worth of the Poem “The Passionate Shepherd to His Love” by Christopher Marlow.

Pola Struktur Gaya Bahasa Tasybīh dalam Al-Qur'an

This research aims to determine the structural analysis of the tasybih language style in the verses of the Al-Qur'an. With a literature study approach, the qualitative method collects data by understanding and studying theories from various relevant literature sources. The main data source in this research is the Al-Qur'an, while additional data sources were obtained from various journals and research articles about Tasybih. Next, data from these research sources will be classified to find several Qur'an verses containing Tasybih. After the data from the research source is presented, the final step is to verify or conclude from the data that has been collected. At this stage, analysis is carried out to identify Koran verses containing Tasybih. The research results show that although Bayan Science has several discussion branches, Tasybih has its function and characteristics. There are similarities in the structure of the 7 Tasybih verses in the Al-Qur'an studied: they are all in the form of mujmal tasybih. It is hoped that this research can provide a deeper understanding of Tasybih and contribute to the study of Arabic linguistics and literature in general.

A Stylistic Analysis of Joe Biden's Inaugural Political Speech

In this paper, a stylistic approach has been used to investigate the linguistic features of President Joe Biden's inauguration political speech. Special importance is given to its linguistic characteristics that affect the structure of the selected political speech. This paper is an attempt to highlight the political language of Biden’s political speech. The aim is to seek out how political speeches are packaged to persuade citizens and readers and how stylistic analytical tools assist readers in interpreting the language of Biden in the selected speech. The data has been collected from Time Magazine. The data selection is restricted to Biden's inauguration political speech and has been chosen based on certain foregrounding features that indicate a powerful stylistic effect on readers. The qualitative method has been used to analyze the selected data. In the analysis, some linguistic features, such as graphological, syntactic, grammatical deviations, transitivity, and modality have been used to investigate the style of the selected speech to reveal persuasion. The findings show that Biden's inauguration political speech achieves power, and persuasion through the use of certain stylistic features including lexical and grammatical categories such as abstract nouns, personal pronouns, mental processes, and certain modal auxiliaries. It is concluded that the lexical items that Biden uses are crucial in passing his message to his nation. However, the tendency to use distinctive foregrounding features in the consistent repetition of lexical items and sentence structures are stylistic technique used by Biden for the sake of persuasion.

A Stylistic Analysis of W.H. Davies’ Selected Poems: Unveiling Linguistic Features in His Poetry

A Stylistic Analysis of W.H. Davies’ Selected Poems: Unveiling Linguistic Features in His Poetry

An In-depth Analysis of Speech Styles in English language

This study examines the role of speech style in learning English among students. This research is research using a qualitative approach. The population in this study is an X-class student of AT-tawazun Kalijati Subang's MA. Interviews and random sampling techniques are used for sample-taking. The results of the study show that the influence of the student's speaking style in learning English affects the level of English skills of students. Some aspects that affect the student's speech style are the daily activities of the student, such as speaking English in theys spare time. Classes that encourage learning are also effective.

Visual Communication Style Analysis Combined with Computer Learning and Ceramic Packaging Design Innovation

Visual Communication Style Analysis Combined with Computer Learning and Ceramic Packaging Design Innovation

A Stylistic Analysis of Foregrounding in Sonnet 18

A Stylistic Analysis of Foregrounding in Sonnet 18

Female Existentialism in Monkey Grip by Helen Garner

This study aimed to analyze female existentialism in Helen Garner's "Monkey Grip" using a descriptive qualitative method. In this context, the data obtained were carefully reviewed, presented, and analyzed through stylistic analysis. The results showed that female existentialism was expressed in two patterns. Firstly, the female speech was similar to the male, accompanied by the open expression of sexual desires and male circle words. Secondly, female actions contained the feminine movement to overcome discrimination problems and interact with many males. The results showed that the female character was considered a feminist representative against male stereotypes.

Analisis Gaya Belajar Siswa pada Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia Siswa Kelas IV SD N 1 Cempaga

This research examines "Analysis of Student Learning Styles in Class IV Indonesian Language Subjects at SD N 1 Cempaga". The aim of the research is to determine visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning styles, especially for class IV students in Indonesian Language subjects. This research used a qualitative method with the number of informants being 20 students. Data collection techniques are observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis technique uses the Milles and Hubberman model, namely the technique of collecting data, reducing data, presenting data and drawing conclusions or reducing data. The results of the research found were that students' learning styles in the Indonesian language subject of class IV students at SD N 1 showed that there was a combination of VAK learning styles (Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic). However, the tendency of each student is different, namely the learning style is a visual learning style with 50% or 10 students out of 20 students. Auditory learning style is 10% d or 2 students out of 20 students, and kinesthetic learning style is 40% or 8 students out of 20 students.

An analysis of the audio-visual style used in the portrayal of journalism: being and ought to be in The Wire and The Newsroom

The portrayal of journalism in fictional series of the 21st century cannot be fully understood without considering two productions, which are The Wire (HBO, 2002-2008) and The Newsroom (HBO, 2012-2014). However, academic approaches to the two series have focused on aspects related to theme, narrative, and reception, which generally receive more attention in the field of television studies than other equally relevant viewpoints. This paper aims to fill the existing gap with regard to formal approaches by proposing a textual and comparative analysis of the stylistic keys of both series in their approach to journalistic activity. One of the main findings is that although both series are very realistic, The Wire focusses on a formal system built upon the strategies of staging, planning, editing and sound space, with a tendency to descriptively display the facts, while The Newsroom uses an expressiveness that idealises the way the profession is carried out with a sentimental emphasis.

The Effectiveness of Stylistic Analysis in Developing Some EFL Critical Reading Skills among Prospective Teachers at the Faculty of Education

The Effectiveness of Stylistic Analysis in Developing Some EFL Critical Reading Skills among Prospective Teachers at the Faculty of Education

Ideological Positioning in War Discourse: A Critical Stylistic Analysis of Selected American and Syrian Political Speeches on the 2022 Russian-Ukrainian War

Ideological Positioning in War Discourse: A Critical Stylistic Analysis of Selected American and Syrian Political Speeches on the 2022 Russian-Ukrainian War