"First, the researchers translated each composition into an information network by representing each note as a node and each transition between notes as an edge."
So... sheet music. They translated the music back into sheet music.
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"First, the researchers translated each composition into an information network by representing each note as a node and each transition between notes as an edge."
So... sheet music. They translated the music back into sheet music.
That title is completely wrong. They started with the assumption that Bach is a great composer and want to understand what it is people like about his work.
Now let's ask mathematicians to compose music.
In a way, we have. There is already ML-generated music. It doesn't sound bad, just boring and all the tracks sound the same.
Ah yes, the best way to critique art: with math
Music in particular can be described the most mathematically. Personally, I think it's fascinating.
... Somehow I don't think those things are what made him a great composer
Well, Bach to the drawing board then I guess