Statistical Analysis in Music Information Retrieval

TitleStatistical Analysis in Music Information Retrieval
Publication TypeConference Papers
Year of Publication2001
AuthorsRand W, Birmingham WP
Conference NameProceedings of the Second Annual International Symposium on Music Information Retrieval ISMIR 2001
Date Published2001///
Abstract

We introduce a statistical model of music that allows for the retrieval of music based upon an audio input. This model uses frequency counts of state transitions to index pieces of music. Several methods of comparing these index values to choose an appropriate match are examined. We describe how this model can serve as the basis for a query-by-humming system. The model is also shown to be robust to several kinds of errors.