Journal of Mathematics and the Arts· 2014Q2
The geometry of musical rhythm: what makes a “good” rhythm good?
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Short summary
Musical rhythms can be analyzed and understood through geometric principles, revealing why certain patterns are perceived as more pleasing or 'good' than others.
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Key points
- Musical rhythms can be analyzed using geometric principles.
- The 'goodness' or perceived quality of a rhythm is linked to its geometric properties.
- This framework applies to a wide range of rhythms, from simple pulses to complex patterns.
- Geometric analysis can help understand and create danceable rhythmic structures.
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Abstract
Toussaint's Geometry presents a whirlwind tour of the world's rhythms: from steady pulses to the rhythms of children's handclaps, from popular patterns such as the 3-3-2 tresillo to the danceable C...
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Field: Music
MusicArts and Humanities