Flowtyyppiset
Flowtyyppiset, or flow types, refer to a classification system used in musicology and ethnomusicology to categorize musical styles based on their structural and rhythmic characteristics. This typology is particularly relevant in the study of traditional and folk music, where distinct patterns of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic organization can be identified across different cultures.
The concept of flow types emerged from the work of Finnish musicologist Erkki Salmenhaara, who developed a
Flow types are not rigid categories but rather descriptive models that highlight similarities and differences between
This typology is particularly valuable in comparative musicology, as it allows researchers to explore how different