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The musical language: Structural analysis in Gestalt perspective

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/gth-2026-0004 | Journal eISSN: 2519-5808 | Journal ISSN: 0170-057X
Language: English, German
Page range: 35 - 60
Published on: May 18, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 3 issues per year

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