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Abstract | ||
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We present an algorithm, instantiated in a freeware application called MeanTimes, that permits the parameterized production and transformation of a hierarchy of well-formed rhythms. Each \"higher\" rhythmic level fills in the gaps of all \"lower\" levels, and up to six such levels can be simultaneously sounded. MeanTimes has a slider enabling continuous variation of the ratios of the intervals between the beats onsets of the lowest level. This consequently changes-in a straightforward manner-the evenness of this level; it also changes-in a more complex, but still highly patterned manner-the evennesses of all higher levels. This specific parameter, and others used in MeanTimes, are novel: We describe their mathematical formulation, demonstrate their utility for generating rhythms, and show how they differ from those typically used for pitch-based scales. Some of the compositional possibilities continue the tradition of Cowell and Nancarrow, proceeding further into metahuman performance, and have perceptual and cognitive implications that deserve further attention. |
Year | DOI | Venue |
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2016 | 10.1162/COMJ_a_00343 | Computer Music Journal |
Field | DocType | Volume |
Species evenness,Morphing,Parameterized complexity,Computer science,Artificial intelligence,Cognition,Hierarchy,Rhythm,Perception | Journal | 40 |
Issue | ISSN | Citations |
1 | 0148-9267 | 0 |
PageRank | References | Authors |
0.34 | 2 | 2 |
Name | Order | Citations | PageRank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew J. Milne | 1 | 14 | 4.82 |
| Roger T. Dean | 2 | 6 | 3.95 |