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Cool Math for Hot Music: A First Introduction to Mathematics for Music Theorists
Guerino Mazzola
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Description for Cool Math for Hot Music: A First Introduction to Mathematics for Music Theorists
Hardback. Introducing mathematics for music theorists, this book covers basic topics such as sets and functions, universal properties, numbers and recursion, graphs, groups, rings, matrices and modules, continuity, calculus and gestures. Each concept is illustrated by examples from music theory, composition and gestural performance. Exercises are included. Series: Computational Music Science. Num Pages: 338 pages, 67 black & white illustrations, 112 colour illustrations, 108 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: AVA; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 167 x 242 x 25. Weight in Grams: 672.
This textbook is a first introduction to mathematics for music theorists, covering basic topics such as sets and functions, universal properties, numbers and recursion, graphs, groups, rings, matrices and modules, continuity, calculus, and gestures. It approaches these abstract themes in a new way: Every concept or theorem is motivated and illustrated by examples from music theory (such as harmony, counterpoint, tuning), composition (e.g., classical combinatorics, dodecaphonic composition), and gestural performance. The book includes many illustrations, and exercises with solutions.
This textbook is a first introduction to mathematics for music theorists, covering basic topics such as sets and functions, universal properties, numbers and recursion, graphs, groups, rings, matrices and modules, continuity, calculus, and gestures. It approaches these abstract themes in a new way: Every concept or theorem is motivated and illustrated by examples from music theory (such as harmony, counterpoint, tuning), composition (e.g., classical combinatorics, dodecaphonic composition), and gestural performance. The book includes many illustrations, and exercises with solutions.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Condition
New
Series
Computational Music Science
Number of Pages
323
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319429359
SKU
V9783319429359
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Guerino Mazzola
Prof. Dr. Guerino Mazzola earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Zurich University. He wrote the groundbreaking book The Topos of Music in 2002, its formal language and models are used by leading researchers in Europe, India, Japan, and North America and have become a foundation of music software design. Prof. Mazzola has an appointment as professor in the School of ... Read more
Reviews for Cool Math for Hot Music: A First Introduction to Mathematics for Music Theorists
The authors try to develop a discourse full of pleasure and fun that in every moment motivates concepts, methods, and results by their musical significance-a narrative that inspires the reader to create musical thoughts and actions. ... The book contains many interesting musical and mathematical examples and exercises, and the last part of the book is devoted to the solutions ... Read more