MUTH 538 Mathematical Models for Musical Analysis

3 credits · Music Research · Schulich School of Music · Not scheduled for 2026–2027

Theoretical topics and analytical applications selected from the following: serial theory, atonal set theory, contour theory, similarity metrics, transformational networks, elementary group theory and generalized interval systems, neo-Riemannian theory, atonal voice-leading and geometry, scale theor…

Prerequisites

MUTH 350 (or equivalent).

Prerequisite courses: MUTH 350

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