Digital Musicology: Definitions and Cognitive Systems

This lecture explores the definitions of music, ranging from the Concise Oxford Dictionary to contemporary views by Varèse and Berio. It delves into the cognitive aspects of music, comparing it to language and emphasizing the importance of psychological and computational principles. The lecture also discusses the perception of tonal dependencies and musical syntax, using examples from classical music. Key texts and journals in musicology are recommended for further exploration.