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MeloHarmony: Exploring Emotion in Crafting AI-Generated Music with Generative Adversarial Network Powered Harmony
  • Tapomoy Adhikari
Tapomoy Adhikari
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Abstract

The profound association between music and human emotion has transcended epochs, underscoring the capacity of musical compositions to elicit a spectrum of feelings, from exuberance to introspection. In the contemporary landscape, the intersection of music and technological advancements has engendered a paradigmatic shift in the creation and interpretation of musical compositions. Central to this transformation is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the realm of music composition, a domain historically governed by human creativity.
This research endeavors to navigate this juncture, unraveling the prospect of imbuing AI-generated music with heightened emotional resonance, thereby amplifying the scope of artistic expression. At the crux of this exploration lies the innovative utilization of Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) to infuse the synthesized musical compositions with an intricate tapestry of human-like emotions.
This paper sets out to elucidate the multifaceted dimensions of this venture by charting a trajectory that traverses the historical lineage of emotional undertones in music, culminating in a contemporary synergy between AI capabilities and human sentiment. Our approach is encapsulated within the nexus of technology and creativity, where GANs are envisaged as a conduit to facilitate the infusion of emotions into AI-generated musical compositions.
In subsequent sections, we delve into an immersive analysis of the seminal role that music has played in articulating emotions throughout history. Moreover, we embark on a comprehensive exploration of the confluence of AI advancements and the nuanced realm of emotional resonance, delineating the profound possibilities that emerge from this amalgamation. Crucially, the research postulates a novel framework that leverages GANs to imbue AI-generated harmonies with a poignant emotional depth, elucidating the pivotal role of technology in elevating the emotive tenor of musical compositions.
The subsequent chapters unravel the intricate methodology underpinning this research, encapsulating data collection processes, GAN architecture elucidation, techniques for embedding emotional facets, and the meticulous training process. Furthermore, a meticulous analysis of the emotional impact of AI-generated music on human perception is presented, both quantitatively and qualitatively, shedding light on the efficacy of the GAN-powered approach.
Conclusively, the research extends its purview to expound upon the ethical considerations embedded within this paradigmatic juncture, while also envisioning potential trajectories for the practical application and validation of the proposed GAN-powered methodology. As the curtains are drawn on this introductory exposition, the subsequent sections promise a symphony of insights, culminating in a harmonious synthesis of AI ingenuity and human emotional resonance within the tapestry of musical composition.
2023Published in SSRN Electronic Journal. 10.2139/ssrn.4575257