Quantum Concept Music

Quantum Concept Music (QCM) is an emerging research field that explores the intersection of quantum mechanics, mathematical logic, and avant-garde music. This approach investigates how concepts from category theory, formal logic, and quantum mechanics can be applied to develop new compositional techniques and ways of understanding music. The aim is to encode musical structures using formal logic, transforming these logical frameworks into new forms of musical expression, with similar approaches seen in the work of Coecke et al.

One of the core ideas in QCM is using logical and mathematical models to represent musical events, particularly focusing on the timbral and textural dimensions of avant-garde music, where traditional pitch and rhythm are less dominant. By applying concepts from set theory and logic, such as the classification of timbral classes and probabilistic transitions between musical states, QCM seeks to develop innovative tools for visualising and composing music.

QCM leverages the notion that different timbral effects or musical techniques gain meaning and functional roles within a broader context—akin to a logical space of possible sonoristic worlds. This framework allows the exploration of probabilistic logic in music, where the degree of similarity between musical elements can influence the likelihood of their transition and development within a composition.

The field also aims to create practical applications, such as software tools and plugins, that can help composers visualize and manipulate musical structures using these logical models. By integrating quantum principles and formal logic, QCM offers a pathway to new compositional possibilities and advanced analytical techniques, providing a theoretical and methodological foundation for the development of quantum technologies for music.