Objective "MUSMAP develops research on the topic of auditory-motor interaction, using music performance as a case study. The project will address methodological and technological challenges in the development of multi-modal data acquisition and analysis methods for the construction of auditory-motor patterning schemes, with the aim of modelling instrumental playing technique from a computational perspective. Violin performance, which involves time-continuous feedback adaptations through tightly-coupled action-perception interaction, represents a rich and underexplored case study.The research to be pursued in MUSMAP is divided into three main parts:(1) To utilize multi-modal data acquisition and analysis methods to develop and validate auditory-motor pattern representation models by creating and systematically studying an extensive set of violin performance multi-modal recordings of trained musicians.(2) To apply auditory-motor pattern representations to design a system for automatic control of violin sound synthesis presenting a closed-loop, feed-forward architecture by which a motor sequencing component is updated in response to perceptual features of synthesized sound. Beyond its interest as a promising technology for upcoming computer-aided music production frameworks, the system represents an ideal test bed for validating the auditory-motor representation models developed as part of objective (1).(3) To apply auditory-motor pattern representations to develop novel, high-quality sound processing technologies through which meaningful audio perceptual attribute manipulations are driven by motor primitives, enabling auditory-motor remapping of recorded or real-time violin performances. In collaboration with top-class institutions specialized in cognitive neuroscience aspects of sensory-motor interaction, developed technologies will be used to propose and execute novel experiments involving the manipulation of a musician’s auditory experience when performing and listening." Fields of science natural sciencesbiological sciencesneurobiologycognitive neuroscience Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2012-IOF - Marie Curie Action: "International Outgoing Fellowships for Career Development" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2012-IOF See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-IOF - International Outgoing Fellowships (IOF) Coordinator UNIVERSIDAD POMPEU FABRA EU contribution € 221 191,50 Address PLACA DE LA MERCE, 10-12 08002 Barcelona Spain See on map Region Este Cataluña Barcelona Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Eva Martin (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data