ARCA MUSARITHMICA
a device for automatic music composition from 1650
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Compose new music using the ark (Make your own choices)
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What kind of music do you want the ark to compose?
Select a musical style
Simple counterpoint (syllabic, note-against-note)
Florid counterpoint (melismatic, imitative)
What words do you want to set to music?
(Select a style first)
Select a tone (
tonus
) or mood for this text:
(Select a style and text first)
Select the musical meter (mensuration):
(Select a style first)
Compose