A Conceptual Framework for Music-Based Interaction Systems

Abstract

Music affords a wide range of interactive behaviors involving social, cognitive, emotional, and motor skills. In this chapter, we consider the role of technologies in relation to these interactions afforded by music. A general conceptual model is introduced that forms a basis to frame and understand a vast number of music-based interactive systems. In this model, we consider the necessity of coupled action–perception processes, in combination with human reward, prediction and social interaction processes. In addition, we discuss three perspectives on how music-based interaction systems may involve users' actions (monitoring, motivation, and alteration). To conclude, we discuss two case studies of technologies to illustrate the most innovative aspects of the presented model.