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The geometry of music

Simplifying Complexity

CHAPTER

Exploring the Pleasing Aspects of Music

This chapter delves into the pleasing elements of music, such as harmonies and rhythms, that automatically evoke joy in us. It discusses the abstract pattern recognition quality in music and how our inability to fully explain its structure adds to the pleasure of listening.

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