Resonant Verses: Poetry and Music

 
Section Policy

Resonant Verses: Poetry and Music

Resonant Verses explores the deep interconnections between poetry and music. Poetry is regarded here not only as a literary form but as a vital dimension of music research, offering unique insights into the resonance between sound and meaning.

Submissions May Include

Original Poems & Lyrics
Works closely related to musical themes or practices.
Music-Inflected Traditions
Chanting, rap, spoken word, and classical verse with musical settings.
Experimental Texts
Sound poetry and multimedia works engaging language and sound boundaries.
Translations
Poetry with musical relevance (English version required).

Submission Guidelines

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    Translation Required: All works must include an English title and abstract; non-English submissions must be accompanied by an English translation.
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    Contextual Commentary: Authors are encouraged to provide a brief preface situating the work in relation to music and sound studies.
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    Relevance: Formats may be flexible, but submissions must maintain a clear connection to the journal’s global scholarship mission.

Distinctive Feature

"By welcoming poetic works, this section expands the boundaries of sound studies, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue between literature and music, theory and practice—where verse and resonance meet to generate new scholarly and artistic value."