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Comparative‐Generative Models of a New Guinea Melodic Structure 1
Author(s) -
CHENOWETH VIDA,
BEE DARLENE
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
american anthropologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.51
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1548-1433
pISSN - 0002-7294
DOI - 10.1525/aa.1971.73.3.02a00170
Subject(s) - melody , generative grammar , style (visual arts) , diagram , linguistics , generative model , computer science , natural language processing , musical , artificial intelligence , art , literature , philosophy , database
Using a New Guinea music system for illustration, three methods of melodic description are utilized: (1) the flow diagram, (2) formulas, and (3) a geometric model. The three methods are proposed as useful tools in the areas of melodic description, comparison of musical styles or systems and composing in a given ethnic style or system.