This four-volume set constitutes the second edition of the now classic book “The Topos of Music”
Volume I: Describes a universal conceptual approach to the computational science of music
Volume II: Focuses on the theory of expressive performance and its software implementation using Rubato
Volume III: The new element of the Topos book brings together progress in diverse fields
Volume IV: Features a comprehensive list of references and full-book index and explains background topics in sound and mathematics
Guerino Mazzola
mathematical music theory topos theory music and composition software concept architectures classification of musical objects and processes harmony counterpoint motivic topologies performance theory Rubato Presto OpenMusic BigBang embodiment force fields