This is a wide-ranging introduction to the subject including historical, theoretical (including compositional approach), aesthetic and technical information foci - a major German-language resource. The book also includes extensive bibliographies that have been presented by subject area.
Table of contents:
- Historical overview
- Timbre (Klangfarbe) and sound synthesis.
- Score synthesis [algorithmic composition].
- Artificial Intelligence and Cognition.
- Music and Space.