Questions tagged [music-theory]

For questions on mathematical problems arising from music theory, e.g. scales, harmonies, rhythms, and compositional techniques (such as dodecaphony or minimalism).

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Books on music theory intended for mathematicians

Some time ago I attended a colloquium given by Princeton music theorist Dmitri Tymoczko, where he gave a fascinating talk on the connection between music composition and certain geometric objects (as ...