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I propose a quantum-like approach to the description of melody perception where classic intervals that constitute a melody are replaced by acoustical qubits, i.e. two-level acoustic systems, using Shepard tones for this purpose. Each of such qubits is considered to be a superposition of two intervals, ascending and descending, that form an octave when put together. Any melody perception can thus be treated analogously to a sequence of quantum measurements. Because of an acoustical collapse, analogous to the wave function reduction in quantum mechanics, just a single interval, ascending or descending, can be heard each time. Different melodies generated by the same sequence of acoustical qubits can be then perceived.
期刊介绍:
Journal of Mathematics and Music aims to advance the use of mathematical modelling and computation in music theory. The Journal focuses on mathematical approaches to musical structures and processes, including mathematical investigations into music-theoretic or compositional issues as well as mathematically motivated analyses of musical works or performances. In consideration of the deep unsolved ontological and epistemological questions concerning knowledge about music, the Journal is open to a broad array of methodologies and topics, particularly those outside of established research fields such as acoustics, sound engineering, auditory perception, linguistics etc.