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Interval cycles, affinity spaces, and transpositional networks

  • José Oliveira Martins

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Abstract

The paper proposes a framework that coordinates several models of pitch space whose constructive features rely on the concept of interval cycles and transpositional relations. This general model brings under a focused perspective diverse pitch structures such as Tonnetze, affinity spaces, Alban Berg’s “master array” of interval-cycles, and several types of transpositional networks (T-nets). This paper argues that applying incremental changes on some of the constructive features of the generic Tonnetz (Cohn 1997) results in a set of coherent and analytically versatile transpositional networks (T-nets), here classified as homogeneous, progressive, and dynamic. In this context, several properties of the networks are investigated, including voice-leading and common-tone relations. The paper also explores the music-modeling potential of progressive and dynamic T-nets by attending to characteristic compositional deployments in the music of Witold Lutosławski and György Kurtág.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMathematics and computation in music
Subtitle of host publicationthird International Conference, MCM 2011, Paris, France, June 15-17, 2011: proceedings
EditorsCarlos Agon, Moreno Andreatta, Gérard Assayag, Emmanuel Amiot, Jean Bresson, John Mandereau
PublisherSpringer Berlin
Pages126-139
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)9783642215902
ISBN (Print)9783642215896
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Jun 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd International Conference on Mathematics and Computation in Music - Paris, France
Duration: 15 Jun 2011 → 17 Jun 2011

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science
Volume6726
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Mathematics and Computation in Music
Abbreviated titleMCM 2011
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityParis
Period15/06/11 → 17/06/11

Keywords

  • Affinity spaces
  • Dasian
  • Interval cycles
  • neo-Riemannian theory
  • Network
  • T-nets
  • Tonnetz
  • Transposition

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