Music can be used to express a wide range of human emotions, from basic (e.g., pleasantness or un... more Music can be used to express a wide range of human emotions, from basic (e.g., pleasantness or unpleasantness dichotomies) to more complex emotions (e.g., transcendence or nostalgia). These emotions can be quantified by examining different elements of music such as rhythm, timbre, tonality etc. Past studies have identified that certain audio features are more prevalent than others in evoking certain emotions and previous research shows that time-series analysis and the temporal nature of music is essential in building robust music emotion recognition systems. In this study, we use the MediaEval Database for Emotional Analysis in Music (DEAM) to identify key low-level features that contribute towards music emotion characterization. The DEAM dataset contains 1802 music excerpts and Valence-Arousal annotations which we classify based on the Circumplex Model of Affect, where the cognitive representation of emotion is encapsulated using eight affect concepts. Audio feature extraction is performed on the DEAM dataset to carry out tests using machine learning to identify features that contribute towards classification of music emotion.
A recent renovation of the sound recording studio at the University of Victoria, School of Music,... more A recent renovation of the sound recording studio at the University of Victoria, School of Music, represents the first major capital project within the School since its opening in 1968. This case study presents an overview of the project from initial briefing to completion, including discussion of the design opportunities and limitations. Acoustical models used in the design process are presented and used to illustrate the challenges faced when attempting to balance control room performance for both research and teaching purposes.
A recent renovation of the sound recording studio at the University of Victoria, School of Music,... more A recent renovation of the sound recording studio at the University of Victoria, School of Music, represents the first major capital project within the School since its opening in 1968. This case study presents an overview of the project from initial briefing to completion, including discussion of the design opportunities and limitations. Acoustical models used in the design process are presented and used to illustrate the challenges faced when attempting to balance control room performance for both research and teaching purposes.
Music can be used to express a wide range of human emotions, from basic (e.g., pleasantness or un... more Music can be used to express a wide range of human emotions, from basic (e.g., pleasantness or unpleasantness dichotomies) to more complex emotions (e.g., transcendence or nostalgia). These emotions can be quantified by examining different elements of music such as rhythm, timbre, tonality etc. Past studies have identified that certain audio features are more prevalent than others in evoking certain emotions and previous research shows that time-series analysis and the temporal nature of music is essential in building robust music emotion recognition systems. In this study, we use the MediaEval Database for Emotional Analysis in Music (DEAM) to identify key low-level features that contribute towards music emotion characterization. The DEAM dataset contains 1802 music excerpts and Valence-Arousal annotations which we classify based on the Circumplex Model of Affect, where the cognitive representation of emotion is encapsulated using eight affect concepts. Audio feature extraction is performed on the DEAM dataset to carry out tests using machine learning to identify features that contribute towards classification of music emotion.
A recent renovation of the sound recording studio at the University of Victoria, School of Music,... more A recent renovation of the sound recording studio at the University of Victoria, School of Music, represents the first major capital project within the School since its opening in 1968. This case study presents an overview of the project from initial briefing to completion, including discussion of the design opportunities and limitations. Acoustical models used in the design process are presented and used to illustrate the challenges faced when attempting to balance control room performance for both research and teaching purposes.
A recent renovation of the sound recording studio at the University of Victoria, School of Music,... more A recent renovation of the sound recording studio at the University of Victoria, School of Music, represents the first major capital project within the School since its opening in 1968. This case study presents an overview of the project from initial briefing to completion, including discussion of the design opportunities and limitations. Acoustical models used in the design process are presented and used to illustrate the challenges faced when attempting to balance control room performance for both research and teaching purposes.
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