Dmitri Tymoczko: A Geometry of Music: Harmony and Counterpoint in the Extended Common Practice

摘要

I believe A Geometry of Music (hereinafter AGM) is a ground-breaking book in music theory. According to Dmitri Tymoczko, "While my stated audience consists of composers and music theorists, I have tried to write in a way that is accessible to students and dedicated amateurs," p. xviii, in the Introduction. If my own experience is any guide, AGM will be especially useful to composers who, like myself, use computers in composition. Indeed, this review is written mainly from the viewpoint of an algorithmic composer.