Programm 80. StuTS

Talk

Rhyme AND Reason: The Linguistics of Hip-Hop

A linguistic analysis of selected hip-hop works, focusing on rhyme, rhythm, and lyricism

20. November 2026 – S 23 en Weiteres

We'll focus on three central aspects of hip-hop music: rhyme, rhythm, and lyricism. First, we'll conduct a schematic analysis of rhyme schemes across artists to understand the phonetic properties and patterns that underpin the art form. Then, we'll take a closer look at flow (the rhythm of lyrics in a musical context) to understand how language can shape music. Lastly, we'll take a look at the words behind the music to figure out how artists bend words and phrases to communicate ideas through language.