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The Duality of Sound and Meaning: Exploring the Convergence of Lyrics and Melody in Songs Using Sentiment Analysis

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  • Lilyana Sapundzhieva

    (University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria)

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This paper explores the interplay between lyrical content and musical composition in Taylor Swift’s discography, analyzing emotional expression in lyrics and melody across genre transitions. Swift’s genre evolution—from country to pop, indie-folk, and alternative—presents a unique case for examining how shifts in genre impact the relationship between lyrics and musical elements. Using sentiment analysis on nearly 300 songs and audio feature extraction via the Spotify API, this study investigates themes like love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. Findings highlight the dynamic role of genre shifts and re-recordings in shaping emotional impact, offering insights into Swift's narrative and musical influence.

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  • Lilyana Sapundzhieva, 2024. "The Duality of Sound and Meaning: Exploring the Convergence of Lyrics and Melody in Songs Using Sentiment Analysis," Innovative Information Technologies for Economy Digitalization (IITED), University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria, issue 1, pages 247-255, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:nwe:iitfed:y:2024:i:1:p:247-255
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