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 WHAT
the site is for:
This feature is on the same site as Fibonacci: the man and his numbers.
This article won the Times
Higher Educational Supplement Science Writing
Competition in 1999.
WHO provides
material:
His resume on the web page states:
Dr. Kevin Jones is a Reader in Music at Kingston University in Surrey.
He has degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science as well as in Music.
He is particularly interested in exploring the underlying relationships
between music, science and culture - in his research, and in his work
as writer, composer and teacher.
 HOW
author approaches material:
Dr. Jones makes specific observations on the structure and syncopation
of limericks and ragtime music. He puts forward the theory that they possess
qualities of modern fractal models and postulates that this can provide
insight into the inter-relationships between the arts and sciences. He
uses reasoned observations to back up his arguments. He demonstrates the
existence of patterns common to nature, mathematics, poetry and music
forms, and
poses question that these may influence modern day mathematicians to look
to these cultural art forms for inspiration.
 FEATURES
relating to Fibonacci:
Occurrence of Fibonacci type symmetry in various musical and rhythmic
forms, including the music of Gershwin,
Bartok, Debussy& Scott Joplin. The relationship between natural pattern
of Fibonacci symmetry and it's innate attractiveness to the human ear.
DESIGN of
web page:
Identical style as mentioned in Fibonacci: the man and his numbers.
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