Tone in Qhalaxarzi main verb constructions

Abstract

The tonal fluctuations found in main verb constructions in Qhalaxarzi (Kgalagadi) are described in outline. Rules accounting for these tonal alternations are presented informally after establishing the underlying tones of the morphemes making up the constructions. The analysis differs from some recent analyses of Bantu tone in that the tonal melodies of the language are treated as being derived by rule, rather than underlying.