The “delicious joy” of creating and recreating music
MIT News • 1/14/2026
Summary
Leslie Tilley explores the interplay of cultural and formal analysis in music creation, emphasizing how individuals reinterpret music in innovative ways. According to MIT News, her work highlights the "delicious joy" of this creative process.
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