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The Brain and the Voice in Speech and Song

by F. W. (Frederick Walker) Mott

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About this book

The Brain and the Voice in Speech and Song is available in the Project Gutenberg source edition credited to F. W. (Frederick Walker) Mott. Catalog subjects include Voice. This edition retains the source text, including any introductory material and notes.

First published
Unknown year
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B2–C1 · Deep reading

The Brain and the Voice in Speech and Song is calibrated from 17,542 sampled words across 16 chapters: sentences average 31 words, 55.8% exceed 24 words and 12.7% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Extended sentences averaging 31 words, with 30.2% reaching 40 words or more

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

12.7% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

One sitting

Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 4 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on claims, evidence and changes in voice

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Begin with chapter one

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CEFR-aligned Linden estimate · high confidence · sampled full text · Calibrated 2026-09-08 · Provisional, not an exam certification.

Table of contents

16 chapters

  1. 01PREFACE2 min
  2. 02ILLUSTRATIONS2 min
  3. 03THEORIES ON THE ORIGIN OF SPEECH8 min
  4. 04THE VOCAL INSTRUMENT7 min
  5. 05I. THE BELLOWS9 min
  6. 06II. THE REED3 min
  7. 07III. THE RESONATOR AND ARTICULATOR14 min
  8. 08PATHOLOGICAL DEGENERATIVE CHANGES PRODUCING SPEECH DEFECTS AND WHAT THEY TEACH3 min
  9. 09THE CEREBRAL MECHANISM OF SPEECH AND SONG4 min
  10. 10SPEECH AND RIGHT-HANDEDNESS3 min
  11. 11LOCALISATION OF SPEECH CENTRES IN THE BRAIN8 min
  12. 12THE PRIMARY SITE OF REVIVAL OF WORDS IN SILENT THOUGHT4 min
  13. 13CASE OF DEAFNESS ARISING FROM DESTRUCTION OF THE AUDITORY CENTRES IN THE BRAIN CAUSING LOSS OF SPEECH5 min
  14. 14THE PRIMARY REVIVAL OF SOME SENSATIONS IN THE BRAIN3 min
  15. 15PSYCHIC MECHANISM OF THE VOICE5 min
  16. 16INDEX2 min
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