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Music and Mathematics
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Music and Mathematics
Examines the inter-relations between music and mathematics. Discusses the theory and philosophy of music and focuses on the mathematical foundations of such composers as Mozart, Schoenberg, and Cage.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages) |
9 sources |
1995
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"Music and mathematics are closely linked, and musical rhythm serves as an example of the practical use of different mathematical principles. It has recently been noted in fact that the mathematical regularity of certain music, such as that of Mozart, can be a spur to clearer thinking, at least for a short period of time after listening to a piece of music. Music has a psychological effect that is partly explained by its mathematical regularity, seen in the way music is divided into regular bars, beats, and different note lengths. Psychologists have discovered the importance of patterns in music and in aspects of human behavior. Music satisfies certain human needs for order and rhythm, and mathematics both explains and empowers this process.Edward Rothstein writes about the relationship between music ..."
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