Fractal Fugues (self-similar counterpoint) from melodies definition Watch Video
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Description: INTRODUCTIONnMusic is naturally self-similar. Melodies, rhythms, and sonic qualities recur in time, with theme and variation. Identical melodies that start at different times and pitches can weave among each other to create intricate counterpoint: fugues. Fractal Fugues are sonic structures that have mathematical self-similarity. nnVISUAL DISPLAYnColored circles represent musical notes. A connected sequence of notes is called a “motif”. The vertical axis represents pitch (circles near the to