Description
Intended learning outcomes
The course provides students with an overview of research related to rhythm, starting from focusing on studies from specific fields first, such as music cognition, music information retrieval, music psychology, linguistics, human computer interaction, music theory, and ethnomusicology. In the later part of the course, interdisciplinary possibilities will be evaluated that combine and extend studies in individual fields.
The goal of the course is
- to gain relevant knowledge of the state-of-the-art in the computational analysis of rhythm.
- to obtain a broad overview of research perspectives on rhythm from a number of research disciplines.
- to use the gained knowledge for identifying relevant research questions that may drive research in rhythm in interdisciplinary contexts.
Course main content
The course's main content will be a selection of research approaches to rhythm. The selection is done by the students together with the course coordinator, depending on the interests of the students. It will be based on a selection of book chapters from the course literature listed below, and on a selection of state-of-the-art publications from the selected research areas.
Literature (spring 2017)
Selection of scientific publications, depending on chosen seminars.
Selected chapters from the books:
- Michael H. Thaut. Rhythm, music, and the brain: scientific foundations and clinical applications. Routledge, 2008.
- Justin London. Hearing in time. Oxford University Press, 2012.
- Diana Deutsch. Psychology of Music. Academic Press, 2013.
Examination
Examination includes a short research project that has to be documented in a written report and an oral presentation.
- 20 minute oral presentation during one seminar.
- 80% of seminar preparations (home work).
- 80% of participation in the seminars.
- Approved project report.
Course responsible
Andre Holzapfel