Cluster analysis for the computer-assisted statistical analysis of melodies (original) (raw)

1986, Computers and the Humanities

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This research presents the application of cluster analysis in musicology, focusing on the statistical classification of melodies based on various parameters such as scales, intervals, and melodic patterns. The paper discusses a project involving over one hundred monophonic Inuit songs analyzed through standard software packages, demonstrating the practicality of advanced statistical techniques in classifying musical entities. The findings highlight the potential for using cluster analysis to enhance understanding and categorization within the field of musicology.