Possible applications of knots in Computer Music and NIMEs

Sergey K Kasich

Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression

Abstract:

In this paper, we endeavor to examine specific phenomena - knots - which are subjects of study in various scientific disciplines, including a particular field within mathematics. Our main goal is to explore the possibilities that knots open for computer music, particularly for NIME researchers. We aim to achieve this goal by analyzing four aspects of knots: topology, geometry, physics, and semantics. Subsequently, we apply these aspects to areas of computer music with examples, some of which are accompanied by proof-of-concept models, while others remain purely conceptual, awaiting further practical research. Although most cases draw inspiration from mathematical Knot Theory, not all strictly adhere to its conditions.

Citation:

Sergey K Kasich. 2024. Possible applications of knots in Computer Music and NIMEs. Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13904832

BibTeX Entry:

  @article{nime2024_32,
 abstract = {In this paper, we endeavor to examine specific phenomena - knots - which are subjects of study in various scientific disciplines, including a particular field within mathematics. Our main goal is to explore the possibilities that knots open for computer music, particularly for NIME researchers. We aim to achieve this goal by analyzing four aspects of knots: topology, geometry, physics, and semantics. Subsequently, we apply these aspects to areas of computer music with examples, some of which are accompanied by proof-of-concept models, while others remain purely conceptual, awaiting further practical research. Although most cases draw inspiration from mathematical Knot Theory, not all strictly adhere to its conditions.},
 address = {Utrecht, Netherlands},
 articleno = {32},
 author = {Sergey K Kasich},
 booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression},
 doi = {10.5281/zenodo.13904832},
 editor = {S M Astrid Bin and Courtney N. Reed},
 issn = {2220-4806},
 month = {September},
 numpages = {8},
 pages = {198--205},
 presentation-video = {https://youtu.be/3iasVFJfbzs?si=MriIQJdSZzzmmRjo},
 title = {Possible applications of knots in Computer Music and NIMEs},
 track = {Papers},
 url = {http://nime.org/proceedings/2024/nime2024_32.pdf},
 year = {2024}
}