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But the mode of moving within this compass is different in each ; the musical tones are placed at considerable intervals which are passed by complete leaps ; the speaking tones are at very small intervals , through which the voice ...
But the mode of moving within this compass is different in each ; the musical tones are placed at considerable intervals which are passed by complete leaps ; the speaking tones are at very small intervals , through which the voice ...
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If any one should say in the same tone of voice , that he uses in " delivering indifferent propositions from a cool understanding , " " Sure never any mortal was so overwhelmed with grief as I am at “ this present ?
If any one should say in the same tone of voice , that he uses in " delivering indifferent propositions from a cool understanding , " " Sure never any mortal was so overwhelmed with grief as I am at “ this present ?
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The tones of the speaking voice ascending from the lowest to the highest , may conveniently be considered in the following series : 1. A whisper — audible only by the nearest person . 2. The low speaking tone or mumur - suited to close ...
The tones of the speaking voice ascending from the lowest to the highest , may conveniently be considered in the following series : 1. A whisper — audible only by the nearest person . 2. The low speaking tone or mumur - suited to close ...
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Contents
Chironomia or a Treatise on Rhetorical Delivery | 1 |
Of the Voice | 27 |
Of the VoiceGeneral Precepts | 67 |
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| Title | Chironomia: Or, A Treatise on Rhetorical Delivery Landmarks in rhetoric and public address |
| Author | Gilbert Austin |
| Editors | Mary Margaret Robb, Lester Thonssen |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Southern Illinois University Press, 1966 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 26 Feb 2008 |
| ISBN | 0809302292, 9780809302291 |
| Length | 583 pages |
| Subjects | › Language Arts & Disciplines / General |
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