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University of Denver

RNN-Based Generation of Polyphonic Music and Jazz Improvisation

Abstract

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<p>This paper presents techniques developed for algorithmic composition of both polyphonic music, and of simulated jazz improvisation, using multiple novel data sources and the character-based recurrent neural network architecture <em>char-rnn</em>. In addition, techniques and tooling are presented aimed at using the results of the algorithmic composition to create exercises for musical pedagogy.</p>

Degree

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Name thesis:degree_name
M.S.
Level thesis:degree_level
Masters Thesis
Year dc:date.available
2018

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Hannum, Andrew
Contributors dc:contributor
  • Mario A. Lopez, Ph.D.

Subjects

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Rights

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Statement dc:rights
  • <p>Copyright is held by the author. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.</p>
Language dc:language
en

Identifiers

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Repository record dc:identifier
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/etd/1532
OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:digitalcommons.du.edu:etd-2532

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2026-07-24
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citation

Hannum, Andrew. RNN-Based Generation of Polyphonic Music and Jazz Improvisation. Masters Thesis thesis, 2018. https://digitalcommons.du.edu/etd/1532