Date of Award
Spring 6-6-2023
Document Type
Honors Project
University Scholars Director
Dr. Christine Chaney
First Advisor/Committee Member
Dr. John Lindberg
Abstract
Mesmerizing melodies and narrative storytelling are exemplified in Claude Debussy's Syrinx. As a well-known piece of solo flute literature, it is considered beautiful. Conversely, mathematics is seen as logical, and by implication not beautiful. Using Fourier Analysis, Syrinx can be represented in a different context: a series of mathematical equations. These mathematical equations can then be played as a different interpretation of Syrinx. With this interpretation, we see that mathematics is beautiful.
Recommended Citation
Mehlberg, Mackenzi, "Understanding the Beauty of Mathematics by Composing Claude Debussy's Syrinx into Mathematical Equations" (2023). Honors Projects. 177.
https://digitalcommons.spu.edu/honorsprojects/177
Copyright Status
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Additional Rights Information
Copyright held by author.
Included in
Composition Commons, Harmonic Analysis and Representation Commons, Music Performance Commons, Other Physical Sciences and Mathematics Commons
