Opus (Oct 2020)

Implementation of a semi-open compositional system based on the similarity between pitch-class sets

  • Vinicius Braga,
  • João Penchel,
  • Igor Chagas,
  • Rodrigo Furman,
  • Pedro Proença,
  • Liduino Pitombeira

DOI
https://doi.org/10.20504/opus2020b2611
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 26, no. 2
pp. 1 – 40

Abstract

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This paper describes the formalization and application of a compositional system, called SIMILARE, which articulates microstructure and macrostructure based on similarity relations among pitch-class sets. After a detailed examination of the two references that give theoretical support to the work (compositional systems and similarity), the system was defined and, from it, two works were planned: one for string quartet and other for solo piano. During the research process, Python applications were designed to assist composers in manipulating sets.

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