2.1.1. Readability Readability refers to the ability of a program to be understood by the target user. The fundamental elements in readability are the language syntax and how it is related to the problem domain of the programming language. For example, in general purpose languages as Java or C where target users are mainly developers or engineers, the syntax is close to logical and machine instructions. In contrast, in the design of Domain Specific Programming Languages (DSL) the reduction of the required amount of programming expertise is critical [Mernik, Heering, and Sloane, 2005]. One characteristic that enhances readability is the overall simplicity [Sebesta, 2012], which means that the language syntax has a reduce number of basic constructs. …show more content…
As the scope domain of C and C++ covers real time and high-performance applications; both languages allow developers to define their own memory management control to improve memory efficiency and performance. Since C++11 version of C++ was introduced move semantics [Kalev, 2011] which is an additional approach to manage memory pointers with the aim of improving the reliability in the memory management control. On the other hand, JavaScript is a pure interpreted language which is very reliable in its implementation of memory management; JavaScript uses a Garbage Collector for memory …show more content…
Additional Notes On a side note in the music performance domain, portability plays an important role in the dissemination of the electronic music repertoire. One important project that addresses portability in music performance is the PD Repertoire project led by Miller Puckette [Puckette, 2001] [ Puckette,2007], where a collection of pieces that used obsolete software and hardware elements was migrated to the open-source software frameworks: Linux and PureData. Puckette wrote regarding this project. The last 35 years have seen the development of a significant repertory of music involving concert instruments whose sound is enhanced or transformed using live electronics. The realizations of many of these pieces have depended on specific items of hardware or software which, while chosen for their expediency at the times of the premieres of the pieces, will eventually become impossible to find, and in some cases, are already becoming scarce. These four evaluation criteria for programming languages will be used in the following sections, along with the information presented in the Music Representation section as a conceptual framework to identify and understand the relevant characteristics associated to some programming languages in the Music Technology Field that have a strong relation with Music
Finally, this assignment has shown how music can be updated to suit different generations. Through the process of evaluating both songs, and comparing the two, one could say that the differences in the second song help refresh the first version. Although others may remark ‘old is gold’.
Next we come to a point in time where a great leap had to be made. Musicians had made positive steps forward in the way of pitch and time but of only one or two notes at a time. What was needed was an in instrument that gave players control of many pitches simultaneously. The mechanism ...
The music industry can trace its roots to the 18th century when classical composers such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart sought commissions from the church or aristocracies by touring to promote their music (Boerner). By the early 20th century, recorded collections of songs were available for purchase for home listening. Towards the middle of the century, record album production had become the norm for getting new music to the masses and album sales had replaced sheet-music sales as a measure of popularity, with the first gold-recor...
The Use of Electronic Technology in 20th and 21st Century Music In this essay, I have examined the use of electronic technology within 20th and 21st Century music. This has involved analysis of the development and continuing refinement of the computer in today’s music industry, as well as the theory of the synthesiser and the various pioneers of electronic technology, including Dr. Robert Moog and Les Paul. Also within the essay, I have discussed the increasing use of computers in the recording studio. The computer has become an indispensable tool in ensuring that both recording and playback sound quality is kept at the maximum possible level. Many positive ideas have come from the continued onslaught of computerisation.
Polyphonic is operating on a “shoestring budget” of $150,000. The company is not helped by initial discussions about HSS with potential customers, which have resulted in cold receptions, at best, about the product’s potential application to the music processes despite its multiple strengths.
When considering the versatility of a synthesiser as a keys player it can widen one’s oeuvre immensely. With its ability to imitate existing sounds and instruments to create beautiful polyphonies and to contrastingly emit haunting, dissonant soundscape’s from previously non-exiting timbres makes it not only a useful tool but and essential piece in a composer’s instrumental repertoire.
Music and the relationships of music have changed drastically in our society. The course of studies and the evaluations of the applications of the technology of music, the making and the listening of music have changed in the way we listen to music, the styles of music in our society and in the media. The importance of the technology in music today, has, over the past century been charted through the study of musical examples and through viewing how human values are reflected in this century's timely music. There are very many different types of music that are listened to. There are readings, writings, lectures and discussions on all the different types of music.
...s of new music patterns styles with forms of improves instruments and music language. Sound control is also important to understand how pitch, tempo and octaves to put together a song. Music no longer is limited to concerts and opera houses it is available for everyone that enjoys music.
About fifteen years ago a culture was born. In Europe a new type of music was being created. Something new, something fresh. A music fueled by throbbing beats over rattling bass. This is electronic music. The mastermind behind this whole up and coming culture was and is the DJ. In the past five years have become more and more popular everyday. Some people who are not aware of this music or this culture might argue that being a DJ is not a serious profession for various reasons. Throughout this paper I will prove these notions false. As support I will provide the history of the DJ, what exactly it is, insight from various DJ's and much more.
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...tative will apply the discussed techniques to his own performance. Furthermore, it will be defined how the representative will attempt to push the performance boundaries even further. A similar set progression to Schulz‘s will followed, but the energy will build up sooner the duration is limited to thirty minutes. The first 10 minutes will focus on the progressive side of Trance music and will be gradually building up. The middle of the set will introduce a more melodic, vocal type of music, whereas the peak of the set will be emphasised by a faster and ‘classic‘ type of Trance music. Mainly, the performance will focus on beatmatching and cohesiveness. Nevertheless, great consideration will be devoted to apply various effects more frequently. For that purpose, music will be played from both digital (Laptop combined with Ableton sotware) and hardware (CDJ‘s) domains.
...y captivating shows. With the way we currently support our music industry, heavy with electronics and special effects, the art of performing live may become lost in the near future.
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By than, the actual ability to record music performance using the composition written on sheet, could be taken as starting point for the whole recorded music industry.
Syntax is the study of how words are combined to create phrases and causes in the sentences of a specific language (Freeman and Freeman, 2014). Syntax helps us to make clear sentences that “sound right,” where words, phrases, and clauses each serve their function and are correctly ordered to form and communicate a complete sentence with meaning. The rules of syntax combine words into phrases and phrases into sentences. Not only does it focus on the correct word order for a language, but it also helps show the relationship between the meaning of a group of words. Without proper syntax, a sentence can be meaningless. It is key to understand that while every language does have certain syntax, the syntax does vary from language to language. It