Could a language built entirely from musical notes actually work?
In short: In the 19th century, Jean-François Sudre attempted to replace spoken words with melody. This video explores the mechanics of Solresol, a constructed language composed of just seven musical notes.
Invented by Jean-François Sudre, Solresol was designed to provide every necessary word through the use of seven specific musical notes. While the system was functional, the video examines why this melodic method never replaced conventional speech.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: A Language Made Of Music
- Also: www.scientificamerican.com — Inside the creation of Project Hail Mary’s musical alien language
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