Introducing Linguistics

  Patterns of Prominence Prominence refers to the degree to which something stands out or is noticeable. In language, prominence can refer to the way that certain words or syllables are emphasized or given special attention in speech. In music, prominence can refer to the way that certain notes or rhythms are emphasized or given special attention. In visual design, prominence can refer to the way that certain elements are given more attention or are made more noticeable through the use of size, color, or other design techniques. There are various patterns of prominence that can be observed in language, music, and visual design. For example, in language, certain words may be given more emphasis through the use of pitch, stress, or volume. In music, certain notes may be given more emphasis through the use of dynamics, articulation, or timbre. In visual design, certain elements may be given more emphasis through the use of size, color, or placement on the page. Overall, the use ...