Melodic Similarity Algorithms -- Using Similarity Ratings for Development and Early Evaluation

This paper focuses on gathering similarity ratings for use in the construction, optimization and evaluation of melodic similarity algorithms. The approach involves conducting listening experiments to gather these ratings for a piece in Theme and Variation form.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2005
• Where: ISMIR
• Authors: Margaret Cahill, Donncha Ó. Maidín
• Keywords: Information Retrieval, ISMIR 2005, Melodic Similarity Algorithms, Similarity Ratings, Variation Form