Exploring Fractal Geometry in Music

Year: 2002 Authors: Brian Hansen; Cheri Shakiban

Core claim

Fractal music can be created by mapping self-similar fractal number structures to pitch organization and compositional layering.

Topics

fractal geometry, fractal music, self-similarity, algorithmic composition

Domains

fractal dimension, self-similar sets, modular arithmetic, geometry, music composition, sound design, visualization, algorithmic art

Methods

initiator-generator construction, Mod 12 pitch mapping, contrapuntal layering, fractal dimension calculation

Media

flute, piano, chromatic scale, pitch sequences

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