Exploring Mathematical Structures in Music

Abstract

Bela Bartok encoded the Fibonacci sequence into the structure of his

sonatas. Along with him, countless other legendary composers found

ways to weave the fine concept of mathematics into each measure of

their work. This essay captures just a few masterful and mathematical

concepts that are often overlooked but powerful in classical music and

some timeless composers who have used mathematics to define and lay

a foundation for their music.