UPIC graphic sound synthesis system
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The UPIC graphic sound synthesis system is an innovative electronic music tool that allows composers to create and manipulate sounds by drawing graphical shapes, pioneered by composer and architect Iannis Xenakis.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| UPIC graphic sound synthesis system canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3982745 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: UPIC graphic sound synthesis system Context triple: [Iannis Xenakis, invented, UPIC graphic sound synthesis system]
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A.
Kurzweil music synthesizers
Kurzweil music synthesizers are a line of high-end electronic keyboards and sound modules renowned for their realistic acoustic instrument emulations and advanced synthesis technology.
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B.
T.O.N.T.O. synthesizer system
The T.O.N.T.O. synthesizer system is a pioneering, massive multitimbral analog synthesizer best known for its innovative use in early 1970s electronic and soul music, particularly on Stevie Wonder’s classic albums.
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C.
Writings on psychoacoustics and computer music
Writings on psychoacoustics and computer music is a collection of influential works by John R. Pierce exploring the perception of sound and its application in electronic and computer-generated music.
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D.
The Science of Musical Sound
The Science of Musical Sound is a book by engineer and acoustics researcher John R. Pierce that explains the physical and perceptual principles underlying how music and sound are produced, transmitted, and heard.
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E.
Speech Analysis, Synthesis and Perception
"Speech Analysis, Synthesis and Perception" is a foundational technical book that systematically explores the theory, modeling, and processing of human speech signals for analysis, synthesis, and recognition.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: UPIC graphic sound synthesis system Target entity description: The UPIC graphic sound synthesis system is an innovative electronic music tool that allows composers to create and manipulate sounds by drawing graphical shapes, pioneered by composer and architect Iannis Xenakis.
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A.
Kurzweil music synthesizers
Kurzweil music synthesizers are a line of high-end electronic keyboards and sound modules renowned for their realistic acoustic instrument emulations and advanced synthesis technology.
-
B.
T.O.N.T.O. synthesizer system
The T.O.N.T.O. synthesizer system is a pioneering, massive multitimbral analog synthesizer best known for its innovative use in early 1970s electronic and soul music, particularly on Stevie Wonder’s classic albums.
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C.
Writings on psychoacoustics and computer music
Writings on psychoacoustics and computer music is a collection of influential works by John R. Pierce exploring the perception of sound and its application in electronic and computer-generated music.
-
D.
The Science of Musical Sound
The Science of Musical Sound is a book by engineer and acoustics researcher John R. Pierce that explains the physical and perceptual principles underlying how music and sound are produced, transmitted, and heard.
-
E.
Speech Analysis, Synthesis and Perception
"Speech Analysis, Synthesis and Perception" is a foundational technical book that systematically explores the theory, modeling, and processing of human speech signals for analysis, synthesis, and recognition.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
computer music tool
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electronic music system ⓘ graphic sound synthesis system ⓘ |
| acronym |
UPIC
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linked to:
UPIC system
|
| aimsTo | unify composition and sound design ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
CEMAMu (Centre d’Études de Mathématique et Automatique Musicales)
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linked to:
CEMAMu
|
| basedOn |
drawing of graphical shapes
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time–frequency representation of sound ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | France ⓘ |
| creator | Iannis Xenakis ⓘ |
| designedFor |
composers
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music students ⓘ researchers in computer music ⓘ |
| developer | CEMAMu ⓘ |
| enables |
composition by drawing
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real‑time sound manipulation ⓘ |
| era | late 20th century ⓘ |
| field |
computer music
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electroacoustic music ⓘ sound synthesis ⓘ |
| fullName |
Unité Polyagogique Informatique du CEMAMu
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linked to:
CEMAMu
|
| hasComponent |
graphic editor
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score playback system ⓘ sound synthesis engine ⓘ |
| influenced |
graphic‑based music software
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later visual composition environments ⓘ |
| innovationType | graphical control of sound parameters ⓘ |
| language | graphical notation ⓘ |
| maps |
graphical shapes to sound events
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horizontal axis to time ⓘ vertical axis to pitch ⓘ |
| notableUser | Iannis Xenakis ⓘ |
| notableWorkComposedWith |
Mycenae‑Alpha
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linked to:
Polytope de Mycènes
Voyage absolu des Unari vers Andromède ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
computer‑aided composition
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graphic notation in music ⓘ spectral music ⓘ |
| supports |
algorithmic structures via drawing
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complex sound textures ⓘ microtonal pitch control ⓘ |
| usedFor |
electroacoustic composition
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experimental music ⓘ music education ⓘ |
| uses |
computer
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digital sound synthesis ⓘ graphic input tablet ⓘ |
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Subject: UPIC graphic sound synthesis system Description of subject: The UPIC graphic sound synthesis system is an innovative electronic music tool that allows composers to create and manipulate sounds by drawing graphical shapes, pioneered by composer and architect Iannis Xenakis.
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