Simplifying Complexity
What makes music sound ‘good’?
Jun 10, 2024
Professor Dmitri Tymoczko from Princeton University discusses the principles that make music sound 'good'. Topics include the evolution of music composition, creating tonal sounds, harmonic choices, technical aspects of pianos, mathematical rules in music generation, and the factors contributing to musical stability and centricity.
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- New principles emerged in the 20th century to create 'good' music.
- Harmonic structures and chord choices impact listener perceptions of stability and musicality.
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Key Points on the Evolution of Musical Language
In the podcast, Dimitri Tomasko discusses the evolution of musical language in the 20th century. He highlights a shift where composers aimed to break away from conventional music-making practices, leading to the development of new principles to guide musical composition. This departure from traditional methods spurred a deeper exploration of how music functions, intertwining practical musical production with theoretical inquiries.
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