BeatlesFC: Harmonic function annotations of Isophonics' The Beatles dataset

arXiv (Cornell University) 2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: Ji Yeoung Sim, Rebecca Moranis, Johanna Devaney
DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2601.02099
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Abstract

This paper presents BeatlesFC, a set of harmonic function annotations for Isophonics' The Beatles dataset. Harmonic function annotations characterize chord labels as stable (tonic) or unstable (predominant, dominant). They operate at the level of musical phrases, serving as a link between chord labels and higher-level formal structures.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Music and Audio Processing Music Technology and Sound Studies Musicology and Musical Analysis

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Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
5 January 2026
Document type
Preprint