Thesis (B.Sc)--University of Hong Kong, 2000. / "A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Science (Speech and Hearing Sciences), The University of Hong Kong, May 10, 2000." Also available in print.

Lo Ka Man Jenny. / Thesis submitted in: November 2005. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 67-68). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Abstract --- p.3 / Chapter 1. --- The karaoke industry in Hong Kong --- p.4 / Chapter 2. --- Karaoke as a means of communication --- p.10 / Chapter 3. --- The social products of karaoke --- p.13 / Chapter 4. --- The conceptual framework --- p.15 / Chapter 5. --- Research design --- p.20 / Chapter 6. --- Findings and analysis --- p.26 / Chapter 6.1 --- The socializers --- p.26 / Chapter 6.2 --- The visitors --- p.35 / Chapter 6.3 --- The genuine performers --- p.39 / Chapter 6.4 --- The shy performers --- p.53 / Chapter 7. --- Conclusion --- p.65 / Chapter 8. --- References --- p.67 / Chapter 9. --- Appendix --- p.69

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Thesis (M.M.)--Bowling Green State University, 2007. / Document formatted into pages; contains vi, 52 p. : ill. Includes bibliographical references.

This study examines a genre of Japanese popular music known as enka, and the manner in which devotees of the genre and other stakeholders approach and negotiate with it. Previous academic examinations of enka have tended to locate it as a static musical embodiment of nostalgic ‘Japaneseness’. Relying upon field observations and discussions with enka devotees carried out in Tokyo and Fukushima, I argue that enka are in fact intensely ambiguous, and that the genre ultimately serves as a shelter for historically-specific listeners, one that is deeply implicated in the production of subjectivity and the social. Depending upon the manner in which they intertwine with other ‘texts’ in the listener’s life, enka can act as a homogenizing agent, or as a conduit for heterogeneity and movement – or both. This research will contribute to the advancement of our understanding both contemporary Japanese society and the role of popular music within it. / Graduate

Tang, Cheuk Pan. / "December 2010." / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2011. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 95-101). / Abstracts in English and Chinese; some appendixes includes Chinese. / Abstract --- p.i / Abstract (Chinese Translation) --- p.ii / Acknowledgements --- p.iii / Contents --- p.iv / Chapter Chapter One --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter 1 --- Background and Issues --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1 --- Karaoke-A Big Business / Chapter 1.2 --- Karaoke's Significance within the Community / Chapter 2 --- Literature Review --- p.6 / Chapter 2.1 --- Medium of Karaoke / Chapter 2.1.1 --- MV / Chapter 2.1.2 --- Karaoke / Chapter 2.2 --- "Identities, Mass Society Theory and Mass Culture Theory" / Chapter 3 --- Methodology and Approach --- p.19 / Chapter 3.1 --- Research Questions and Analytical Framework / Chapter 3.2 --- Data Collection / Chapter 3.2.1 --- Participation Observation / Chapter 3.2.2 --- Individual Interviews and Group Discussion / Chapter 3.2.3 --- Other Findings - Questionnaires / Chapter 3.3 --- Limitations / Chapter 3.4 --- Translations / Chapter Chapter Two --- Cantopop and Karaoke Boxes in Hong Kong --- p.26 / Chapter 1 --- An overview of Cantopop in Hong Kong before Karaoke --- p.27 / Chapter 1.1 --- Change of Population of Hong Kong 1940s to 1970s / Chapter 1.2 --- Music of Hong Kong before 1970s / Chapter 1.3 --- Germination of Cantopop - 1970s / Chapter 1.4 --- Cantopop and Hong Kong 1980s / Chapter 1.5 --- "Cantopop and Hong Kong 1990s - 2000s, a Different Music Scene" / Chapter 2 --- A Historical Review of Karaoke Boxes Businesses in Hong Kong of the 1990s - 2000s --- p.38 / Chapter 2.1 --- Karaoke Boxes' Heyday and Exclusive Right Tryout / Chapter 2.2 --- Karaoke Boxes of the Big Two / Chapter 2.3 --- "Neway, California Red and K-net" / Chapter 3 --- Implication of the Development of Cantopop and Karaoke Box Businesses --- p.45 / Chapter 4 --- Karaoke Boxes - A Reflection of Consumption Culture of Hong Kong --- p.46 / Chapter 4.1 --- Indoor Consumption Culture / Chapter 4.2 --- Standardization and Personalization / Chapter 4.3 --- Fast Food Culture / Chapter 4.4 --- From Businessmen to Consumer / Chapter Chapter Three --- Overwhelming of the Karaoke Boxes Chains in Hong Kong --- p.51 / Chapter 1 --- A common Term: K-Song --- p.54 / Chapter 2 --- Interviews and Discussions of K-Song --- p.58 / Chapter 2.1 --- Individuals / Chapter 2.2 --- Group Discussions / Chapter 3 --- The implication of the Term K-Song --- p.61 / Chapter 3.1 --- """I am not one of them"" - As a Tool for Construction of Identity" / Chapter Chapter Four --- The Karaoke's Goers in Hong Kong --- p.66 / Chapter 1 --- Emotional Satisfaction of a Performer in a Karaoke Room --- p.66 / Chapter 1.1 --- Lyrics and Role Play / Chapter 1.2 --- Desire to Perform / Chapter 2 --- Audience in Karaoke --- p.73 / Chapter 2.1 --- A Desirable Place for Social Gathering / Chapter 2.2 --- Certainties in Karaoke Boxes as a Social Activity / Chapter 2.3 --- Bonding between Participants in the Karaoke Room / Chapter 3 --- Why Karaoke? Intention and Behavior in Karaoke Room --- p.77 / Chapter 3.1 --- Results from Interviews and Questionnaires / Chapter 3.2 --- Interpretation of Results from Participant Observation: Affect and Cognition of Customers towards Karaoke Boxes 4 The Goer's Goal --- p.80 / Chapter Chapter Five --- Conclusion --- p.84 / Chapter Appendix I --- Questions Used in Interviews and Discussions --- p.88 / Chapter Appendix II --- Questionnaires Used --- p.89 / Chapter Appendix III --- Summary of Questionnaire Results --- p.91 / Chapter Appendix IV --- Phonetic Transcriptions & English Translations of Chinese Terms --- p.93 / Bibliography --- p.95

Or, Pui Ying Cookie. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2008. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 160-165). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Acknowledgments --- p.1 / Chapter Chapter 1 --- Introduction --- p.2 / Chapter Chapter 2 --- Literature Review 一 Between Context of Consumption and Consumer Behavior --- p.11 / Chapter Chapter 3 --- Methodology --- p.37 / Chapter Chapter 4 --- The Site of Karaoke Consumption --- p.48 / Chapter Chapter 5 --- Group Dynamics in a Karaoke Box --- p.78 / Chapter Chapter 6 --- Karaoke as Communication --- p.108 / Chapter Chapter 7 --- Conclusion --- p.147 / Bibliography --- p.160

El objetivo del presente trabajo de investigación es determinar la calidad percibida en los servicios de karaokes de Lima Moderna. Para dicha investigación se utilizó la metodología del modelo SERVQUAL. El diseño de la investigación es un estudio descriptivo, cuantitativo y no experimental y de tipo aplicado. Se realizaron 233 encuestas digitales enviadas por conveniencia a clientes que asisten frecuentemente a los principales karaokes ubicados en los diversos distritos de Lima Moderna. Las preguntas se agruparon en cinco factores; tangibilidad, fiabilidad, capacidad de respuesta, seguridad y empatía. Los resultados evidencian la validez del instrumento utilizado para la investigación con una fiabilidad de 0,97. Como resultado del estudio de investigación, se concluye que son los factores de fiabilidad y seguridad los que influyen significativamente en la calidad percibida por los clientes del servicio de karaokes. El trabajo también investiga la relación entre factores, atributos y la calidad percibida por rangos de edad, así como comparativos entre principales distritos y karaokes de Lima Moderna. En el Perú no existen estudios que aplican el modelo SERVQUAL para medir la calidad de servicio en los servicios de entretenimiento denominados karaokes, por lo que, creemos, esta investigación servirá de base para futuros estudios sobre este rubro de negocio en Lima Moderna. / The objective of this research is to determine the perceived quality of karaoke services in modern Lima. The methodology of the SERVQUAL model was used for this research. The design of the research is a descriptive, quantitative and non-experimental study of an applied type. A total of 233 digital surveys were sent out for convenience to clients who frequently attend the main karaokes located in the various districts of Modern Lima. The questions were grouped into five factors; tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, security and empathy. The results show the validity of the instrument used for the research with a reliability of 0.97. As a result of the research study, it is concluded that it is the reliability and security factors that significantly influence the quality perceived by karaoke service clients. The work also investigates the relationship between factors, attributes and perceived quality by age ranges, as well as comparisons between main districts and karaokes in modern Lima. In Peru there are no studies that apply the SERVQUAL model to measure the quality of service in the entertainment services called karaokes, so we believe this research will serve as a basis for future studies on this business area in Modern Lima. / Tesis

Wong Chi Hang. / Thesis submitted in: October 2005. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 89-94). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Abstract --- p.ii / 摘要 --- p.iii / Acknowledgement --- p.iv / Chapter 1 --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter 2 --- Literature Review --- p.5 / Chapter 2.1 --- LyricAlly --- p.5 / Chapter 2.2 --- Singing Voice Detection --- p.6 / Chapter 2.3 --- Singing Transcription System --- p.7 / Chapter 3 --- Background and System Overview --- p.9 / Chapter 3.1 --- Background --- p.9 / Chapter 3.1.1 --- Audio Mixing Practices of the popular music industry --- p.10 / Chapter 3.1.2 --- Cantonese lyric writer practice --- p.11 / Chapter 3.2 --- System Overview --- p.13 / Chapter 4 --- Vocal Signal Enhancement --- p.15 / Chapter 4.1 --- Method --- p.15 / Chapter 4.1.1 --- Non-center Signal Estimation --- p.16 / Chapter 4.1.2 --- Center Signal Estimation --- p.17 / Chapter 4.1.3 --- Bass and drum reduction --- p.21 / Chapter 4.2 --- Experimental Results --- p.21 / Chapter 4.2.1 --- Experimental Setup --- p.21 / Chapter 4.2.2 --- Results and Discussion --- p.24 / Chapter 5 --- Onset Detection --- p.29 / Chapter 5.1 --- Method --- p.29 / Chapter 5.1.1 --- Envelope Extraction --- p.30 / Chapter 5.1.2 --- Relative Difference Function --- p.32 / Chapter 5.1.3 --- Post-Processing --- p.32 / Chapter 5.2 --- Experimental Results --- p.34 / Chapter 5.2.1 --- Experimental Setup --- p.34 / Chapter 5.2.2 --- Results and Discussion --- p.35 / Chapter 6 --- Non-vocal Pruning --- p.39 / Chapter 6.1 --- Method --- p.39 / Chapter 6.1.1 --- Vocal Feature Selection --- p.39 / Chapter 6.1.2 --- Feed-forward neural network --- p.44 / Chapter 6.2 --- Experimental Results --- p.46 / Chapter 6.2.1 --- Experimental Setup --- p.46 / Chapter 6.2.2 --- Results and Discussion --- p.48 / Chapter 7 --- Lyric Feature Extraction --- p.51 / Chapter 7.1 --- Features --- p.52 / Chapter 7.1.1 --- Relative Pitch Feature --- p.52 / Chapter 7.1.2 --- Time Distance Feature --- p.54 / Chapter 7.2 --- Pitch Extraction --- p.56 / Chapter 7.2.1 --- f0 Detection Algorithms --- p.56 / Chapter 7.2.2 --- Post-Processing --- p.64 / Chapter 7.2.3 --- Experimental Results --- p.64 / Chapter 8 --- Lyrics Alignment --- p.69 / Chapter 8.1 --- Dynamic Time Warping --- p.69 / Chapter 8.2 --- Experimental Results --- p.72 / Chapter 8.2.1 --- Experimental Setup --- p.72 / Chapter 8.2.2 --- Results and Discussion --- p.74 / Chapter 9 --- Conclusion and Future Work --- p.82 / Chapter 9.1 --- Conclusion --- p.82 / Chapter 9.2 --- Future Work --- p.83 / Chapter A --- Publications --- p.85 / Chapter B --- Symbol Table --- p.86 / Bibliography --- p.89

This dissertation is a sociolinguistic study of the ideologies about language, culture and ethnicity among Japanese immigrants and descendants in Brazil (hereafter, Nikkeis) who gather at a local Japanese cultural association, searching for what it means to be “Japanese” in Brazil. This study focuses on how linguistic behaviors are ideologically understood and associated with cultural activities and ethnic identities. Using the language ideologies framework, it seeks to describe the ways in which Nikkeis negotiate and create social meanings of language in both local and transnational contexts. Nikkeis are an overwhelmingly celebrated minority group in Brazil. In this context, the cultural association serves as a site where symbolic cultural differences are constructed by those Nikkeis who strive to identify themselves as a prestigious minority. This study demonstrates that the Japanese language is one of the important resources in performing the Nikkei identity. At the same time, due to an on-going language shift, Portuguese as a means of communication is becoming increasingly more important for cultural transmission. Thus, the members of the association, which include both Japanese monolinguals and Portuguese monolinguals, are in constant negotiation, trying to strike a balance between symbolic values of Japanese, pragmatic values of Portuguese, as well as their own language competencies. The goal of this project is to answer the following three research questions: 1) What social meanings do Nikkeis assign to Japanese and Portuguese, and how does this perception affect Nikkeis’ identity formation? 2) What are the characteristics of linguistic practices in the association and how do the speakers use available linguistic resources to construct identities? 3) How can this study inform us about the transforming reality of the Japanese Brazilian community in this global age? Contributions of this study include furthering of the sociolinguistic research on language ideologies, linguistic practices and identity construction in an immigrant community. It also contributes to the study of language shift, by underscoring the role of language ideologies in rationalizing language choices. This project is also significant for the study of Japanese diaspora in Latin America, providing the first sociolinguistic investigation of a Japanese cultural association in Brazil. / text