Imitation

A semiotic effect referring to a sound emission that is consciously produced according to a style of reference. Imitation implies the use of a cultural code that allows recognition of this style in the sound emission. Imitation is found as structure in the global shape of a sound utterance, and it works in a complex way. Imitation implies a sense of intention on the part of the emitter, and to be appropriately perceived, it also requires the listener's knowledge of the reference. The effect exists insofar as there is a reciprocal relationship between the sound element (style of reference) and its interpretation (perceptive and productive activity).