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Convention Paper

The Creation of Melodic Contours from Non-Melodic Raw Material Without Loss of Text or Timbre

Authors: Shaeffer, Myron

AES Convention 14 · Paper 242 · October 1962

Abstract

Intelligibility of sung texts depends on speed of articulation and degree of homogeneity of timbre. Pitch variation not exceeding major third preserves these characteristics. By using pre-recorded loops of raw material, a fifth apart, total vocal range can be covered. Within these limits text, rhythm, timbre and intelligibility are preserved and by varying playback velocity, any desired melodic contours realized.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 14
AES Convention
14
Paper number
242
Publication date
October 6, 1962
Affiliation
University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper