This chapter delves into the factors that contribute to what makes music sound good, discussing concepts such as melodies moving by short distances, chord symmetry, and the stability of chords creating consonance. It also explores the idea of centricity, debating whether feelings of stability in music are inherent or influenced by human perception and musical familiarity over time.
Today we're once again joined by Dmitri Tymoczko, Professor of Music at Princeton University. Last time, Dmitri talked about the geometry and patterns we hear in music and its history, particularly from the 1900s onwards.
In this episode, Dmitri delves into some underlying principles that make music sound ‘good’.
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