Algorithmic Harmony

Definition

The computational generation and manipulation of chord progressions, counterpoint, and musical harmony through mathematical rules and interval matrices.

Key Characteristics

• Matrix representations of pitch classes and chord qualities.
• Probabilistic and constraint-based voice leading rules.
• Real-time midi and oscillator synthesis dispatch.

Applications

• Generative music systems
• Live coding (Strudel/TidalCycles)
• Game audio

Mentions in Source

• “Chord construction, inversion arithmetic, and voice-leading heuristics implemented in clean code.” — music-theory-for-programmers