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Explore the fundamental concepts of computational music analysis in this 55-minute lecture from MIT's Computational Music Theory and Analysis course. Delve into the fascinating question of how computers process and interpret musical information, examining the crucial distinction between listening and hearing from a computational perspective. Discover what type of understanding machines can achieve when analyzing music and learn about the technical approaches used to convert audio signals into meaningful musical data. Experience practical applications through a live coding demonstration that illustrates key concepts in real-time. Gain insights into the intersection of computer science and musicology, understanding how algorithms can be designed to recognize patterns, structures, and elements within musical compositions.
