Table I.
Comparison of phrase boundary features between Chinese and Western melodies
| Chinese melodies | Western melodies | |
|---|---|---|
| Length of the preceding phrase (ms) | 8,012 (441) | 7,649 (349) |
| Pause length (ms) | 549 (39) | 500 (39) |
| Length of the whole melody (ms) | 15,399 (850) | 14,422 (640) |
Values are averages, with 95% confidence intervals in parentheses.