Method and apparatus for comparing musical works

Details Method and apparatus for comparing musical works Method and apparatus for comparing musical works

2011-04-26

2011-04-26

Donels, Jeffrey (Department: 2832)

Music

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Teaching devices

C084S46400A

Reexamination Certificate

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07932455

ABSTRACT:
The present disclosure relates to audio and music processing devices and methods. A system is provided that utilizes tonal and rhythmic visualization methods to accurately and empirically determine the level of similarity between two or more musical works.

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