This paper describes the Evolutionary Jazz Improvisation (EJI) system for creation of jazz harmony and jazz solo improvisations based on evolutionary algorithms with automatic evaluation. The evaluation function is implemented using score calculation based on specific events recognized in the chord progression and solo line, and alignment to different optimal intensity increase and relaxation c...

This mixed methods study examined 73 5th graders’ flow experience in a game-based science learning environment using two gameplay approaches (solo and collaborative gameplay). Both survey and focus group interview findings revealed that students had high flow experience; however, there were no flow experience differences that were contingent upon gameplay approaches. Results identified four gam...

IMPORTANCE Physicians can demonstrate mastery of the knowledge that supports continued clinical competence by passing a maintenance of certification examination (MOCEX). Performance depends on professional learning and development, which may be enhanced by informal routine interactions with colleagues. Some physicians, such as those in solo practice, may have less opportunity for peer interacti...

How does the individual behavior of a musician change in solo Vs. creative joint action? In this paper we consider music performance, an ideal ecological test bed to investigate non-verbal social behavior, to compare the expressive movement of violinists when playing solo or in a string quartet ensemble. In the presented study, by measuring its Sample Entropy, we observe that the movement of a ...

This study aims to describe the form and pragmatic meaning of Simune Tallang's speech in Rambu Solo' ceremony for Toraja people by using approach. type research uses qualitative research. The source data this is sourced from sources who are involved world tomina really understand simuane tallang people. In collecting data, techniques used interview techniques, recording note-taking documentatio...

No LABORATÓRIO 1 Laboratório de Proteção Radiológica Energia Nuclear / CTG 2 Laboratório de Ensino de Geografia e Profissionalização Docente / CFCH 3 Laboratório de Cromatografia Instrumental / CTG 4 Laboratório de Imunopatologia Keizo Asami / LIKA 5 Laboratórios Associados em Rede de Nanotecnologia LARnano / UFPE 6 Laboratório de Experimentação e Análise de Alimentos LEAAL / CCS 7 Laboratório ...

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This paper describes a computer accompaniment system capable of providing musical accompaniment for an ensemble of performers. The system tracks the performance of each musician in the ensemble to determine current score location and tempo of the ensemble. “Missing parts” in the composition (i.e., the accompaniment) are synthesized and synchronized to the ensemble. The paper presents an overvie...

Disclosure of donor conception to children was compared between solo mother and two-parent families with children aged 4-8 years conceived since the removal of donor anonymity in the UK. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 31 heterosexual solo mothers and 47 heterosexual mothers with partners to investigate their decisions and experiences about identifiable donation and disclosure to...