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Sociocultural Considerations and the Parallel Agendas of Music and Text in the Lullaby

This research is an investigation of how the lullaby, which is often viewed as purely a simple and pretty song, is a multifaceted vocal tradition that carries historical and cultural significance. As an exploration of how sociocultural factors impact the emotions expressed and the stories told in lullabies, this research encourages deeper examinations of lullaby texts in relation to the historical, cultural, and social aspects reflected in their textual themes. Through the close analysis of text and music of folk and art song lullabies, I propose that the lullaby's function extends beyond putting a baby to sleep; the further roles of the lullaby encompass cultural connections and therapeutic functions for both the parent and child. As a result of these sociocultural considerations, dialogue exists between the lullaby text and its music that do not always match the song's primary intent to provide peace and comfort.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1752327
Date12 1900
CreatorsEstwick, Brandi
ContributorsWilson, Carol (Soprano), Ragland, Cathy, Snider, Jeffrey
PublisherUniversity of North Texas
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formatvi, 56 pages : music, Text
RightsPublic, Estwick, Brandi, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved.
RelationRecital: February 9, 2016, ark:/67531/metadc1614988, Recital: February 11, 2017, ark:/67531/metadc977008, Recital: February 10, 2018, ark:/67531/metadc1157235

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