Describes a universal conceptual approach to the computational science of music

Comprises detailed models of harmony, rhythm, motives, and counterpoint, together with classic examples from the compositions of Beethoven and Schumann

Presents an indispensable basis for computer implementation of musical creativity and analysis of harmonic, motivic, contrapuntal, and rhythmical structures

Offers a unique source to learn about classification theorems and lists of local and global musical structures

Describes a universal conceptual approach to the computational science of music Comprises detailed models of harmony, rhythm, motives, and counterpoint, together with classic examples from the compositions of Beethoven and Schumann Presents an indispensable basis for computer implementation of musical creativity and analysis of harmonic, motivic, contrapuntal, and rhythmical structures Offers a unique source to learn about classification theorems and lists of local and global musical structures

Autorentext

Prof. Dr. Guerino Mazzola earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Zurich University. He wrote the groundbreaking book The Topos of Music in 2002, its formal language and models are used by leading researchers in Europe, India, Japan, and North America and have become a foundation of music software design. Prof. Mazzola has an appointment as professor in the School of Music at the College of Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota. Maria Caterina Mannone is completing her Ph.D. in the School of Music of the University of Minnesota. Yan Pang Clark is completing her Ph.D. in the School of Music of the University of Minnesota.

Inhalt

Preface to the Second Edition.- Preface.- Part I Introduction and Orientation.- Part II Navigation on Concept Spaces.- Part III Local Theory.- Part IV Global Theory.- Part V Topologies for Rhythm and Motives.- Part VI Harmony.- Part VII Counterpoint. Part XXIV References and Index.