Human pattern recognition in data sonification

Charlie Cullen, William Coleman

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Abstract

Computational music analysis investigates the relevant features required for the detection and classification of musical content, features which do not always directly overlap with musical composition concepts. Human perception of music is also an active area of research, with existing work considering the role of perceptual schema in musical pattern recognition. Data sonification investigates the use of non-speech audio to convey information, and it is in this context that some potential guidelines for human pattern recognition are presented for discussion in this paper. Previous research into the role of musical contour (shape) in data sonification shows that it has a significant impact on pattern recognition performance, whilst investigation in the area of rhythmic parsing made a significant difference in performance when used to build structures in data sonifications. The paper presents these previous experimental results as the basis for a discussion around the potential for inclusion of schema- based classifiers in computational music analysis, considering where shape and rhythm classification may be employed at both the segmental and supra-segmental levels to better mimic the human process of perception.
Original languageEnglish
Pages67-70
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 15 Jun 2016
Event6th International Workshop on Folk Music Analysis - Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin, Ireland
Duration: 15 Jun 201617 Jun 2016

Workshop

Workshop6th International Workshop on Folk Music Analysis
Abbreviated titleFMA 2016 Workshop
Country/TerritoryIreland
CityDublin
Period15/06/1617/06/16

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