The idea of a yell
On metapragmatic discourse
This contribution examines the metapragmatics of the ‘noisy’ voice: how voice performance that does not include
the utterance of words is evaluated and discussed by different audiences and authors. Secrecy as being expressed through and by
the transcendental voice is one aspect of these discussions, and notions of interiority of Self and Other are others. The paper
thereby suggests that there are many options in conceptualizing language, and that secrecy and transcendentality may be crucial
aspects of language as creative and social practice.
Article outline
- 1.Introduction
- 2.Thinking about voice
- 3.The ambiguous meanings of sinister sound
- 4.Listening to what is not there
- 5.In conclusion
- A word of thanks
- Notes
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