Two-step Harmonious Melody Generator
https://doi.org/10.15514/ISPRAS-2015-27(3)-28
Abstract
This paper describes the problem of creating computer music without interruption of humankind in generating algorithm working. It contains review of existing solutions, description of their key features and the attempt of modeling composer’s functions on a computer. Modeling opuses on the basis on unification of musical rhythm and melody line allows providing computer music with given parameters of composition. Using unhackneyed approach leads to the results which differ from the predecessors and suggests new direction for further research and development in the sphere of computer art.
About the Author
Sofya Latkina
Software Engineering Department, Faculty of Computer Science, National Research University Higher School of Economics
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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For citations:
Latkina S. Two-step Harmonious Melody Generator. Proceedings of the Institute for System Programming of the RAS (Proceedings of ISP RAS). 2015;27(3):391-406. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.15514/ISPRAS-2015-27(3)-28
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