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SummaryStatistical aspects of musicWith reference to a recent paper in »Statistica« the problem of characterizing composers and their musical compositions by means of frequency distributions is approached from a slightly different angle. Not only the frequency of notes is considered, but also their duration. A method for representing this resulting weighted frequency‐distribution in a polar‐coordinate diagram is indicated and illustrated by means of some examples. It is demonstrated that in this way an analysis may contribute towards a better understanding of the structure of the various types of musical achievements.

SummaryThis paper presents an application of statistical methods in analysing music. By counting the notes in pieces of music, frequency distributions are obtained and analysed.Particularly Bach's compositions are considered, which appear to be rather disciplined as to the use of the 12 notes in dependence of the key. Perhaps it would be possible to characterize different composers by means of these frequency distributions.Also a specimen of modern music without any key is discussed.

Summary  (Some frequency distributions in music).A frequency distribution of the 12 notes of apiece of music may teach us something about its nature (tonality, chromatic character). There is some indication that the frequency distributions of different pieces by the same composer show similarity.It is possible that further investigation in this unknown territory may lead to interesting results.