Fong said "Is there any mathematical equation to music, is there some set of rules, like Physics, that music adheres to?
No. "
and Monk answered "Yes, there is. Music theory is math"
I think a compromise is needed here, guys.
The science of acoustics is math, but music theory properly belongs in the field of psycho-acoustics because it's describing an art form. Yes, it is highly mathematical but also includes US, with our conditioned responses, changing social attitudes and many other non mathematical elements as an essential part of the 'equation'.
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