Variable Properties of Auditory Scene Analysis in Music

This article explores the variable properties of auditory image analysis during the perception of musical works, which are influenced by the specific elements to which the listener directs their attention. Traditional analyses of musical compositions typically involve brief comparisons with auditory...

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Main Author: Adam Rosiński
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0752/14/1/19
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description This article explores the variable properties of auditory image analysis during the perception of musical works, which are influenced by the specific elements to which the listener directs their attention. Traditional analyses of musical compositions typically involve brief comparisons with auditory phenomena described in scientific studies, such as those by A.S. Bregman. However, these analyses are often limited, offering only a narrow perspective on the works. In contrast, the approach presented in this article extends the theories and experiments developed by Bregman and others, providing a more comprehensive understanding of entire compositions or selected sections rather than focusing solely on isolated passages. This broader framework enhances auditory image analysis and serves as a foundation for further research. The expanded analysis integrates within music theory, enabling a deeper exploration of musical structures, particularly in the context of perceiving multilayered music where multiple sound sources may share similar acoustic features. The author illustrates how acoustic and perceptual factors contribute to complex mental representations through graphic and musical examples. To substantiate the claims, classical works by composers such as F. Chopin, A. Guilmant, and J.S. Bach are analysed, further highlighting the variable properties of auditory image analysis.
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spelling doaj-art-1c95d0c9d6684f0a9e5d85890c0b43602025-08-20T03:12:01ZengMDPI AGArts2076-07522025-02-011411910.3390/arts14010019Variable Properties of Auditory Scene Analysis in MusicAdam Rosiński0Faculty of Arts, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-007 Olsztyn, PolandThis article explores the variable properties of auditory image analysis during the perception of musical works, which are influenced by the specific elements to which the listener directs their attention. Traditional analyses of musical compositions typically involve brief comparisons with auditory phenomena described in scientific studies, such as those by A.S. Bregman. However, these analyses are often limited, offering only a narrow perspective on the works. In contrast, the approach presented in this article extends the theories and experiments developed by Bregman and others, providing a more comprehensive understanding of entire compositions or selected sections rather than focusing solely on isolated passages. This broader framework enhances auditory image analysis and serves as a foundation for further research. The expanded analysis integrates within music theory, enabling a deeper exploration of musical structures, particularly in the context of perceiving multilayered music where multiple sound sources may share similar acoustic features. The author illustrates how acoustic and perceptual factors contribute to complex mental representations through graphic and musical examples. To substantiate the claims, classical works by composers such as F. Chopin, A. Guilmant, and J.S. Bach are analysed, further highlighting the variable properties of auditory image analysis.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0752/14/1/19multivariantismperceptionlisteningauditory scene analysismusicmusic theory
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Variable Properties of Auditory Scene Analysis in Music
Arts
multivariantism
perception
listening
auditory scene analysis
music
music theory
title Variable Properties of Auditory Scene Analysis in Music
title_full Variable Properties of Auditory Scene Analysis in Music
title_fullStr Variable Properties of Auditory Scene Analysis in Music
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title_short Variable Properties of Auditory Scene Analysis in Music
title_sort variable properties of auditory scene analysis in music
topic multivariantism
perception
listening
auditory scene analysis
music
music theory
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0752/14/1/19
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