Harmonic Resolution, Neural Resonance, and Positive Affect

摘要: A connectionist model of harmonic resolution, based on affective principles, is proposed. The consists a note-recognition layer; and chord-recognition the chord- recognition layer feeds back to produce resonance loop. Affect measured by degree mutual maintenance competing units. This measure derived from aesthetic principle unity in diversity. permits rules harmony be understood grounds, rather than as loose collection observed regularities. It also shown how broadly consistent with common practice and, addition, capable making predictions about dynamic adaptive effects. Simulations are performed two types resolution: resolution nonharmonic note cadential resolution. former set simulations includes anchoring notes, asymmetry support mechanisms emphasis suspension. last voice leading cadence, dominant seventh, French sixth, longer cadence. paper concludes discussion some expectation-based effects could included modified that retains same measure.