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===Regional variations in rhythm=== | ===Regional variations in rhythm=== | ||
It is often said that regional variations in rhythm are influenced by the rhythms of the various languages spoken: | It is often said that regional variations in rhythm are influenced by the rhythms of the various languages spoken: | ||
*Ciètian music uses Scotch snaps more often, because Ciètian has unstressed long syllables. | *Ciètian music uses Scotch snaps more often, because Ciètian has initial stress and unstressed long syllables. | ||
*Windermere music uses grace notes more often, because Windermere has minor syllables. | *Windermere music uses grace notes more often, because Windermere has minor syllables. | ||
*Anbirese and Skellan music, on the other hand, sound more rhythmically neutral, since Anbirese and Skellan are stress timed languages without vowel length. | *Anbirese and Skellan music, on the other hand, sound more rhythmically neutral, since Anbirese and Skellan are stress timed languages without vowel length. | ||