Ternary Dominion: Signal Locked — A Non-Binary Kinetic Audio System

This dataset documents Ternary Dominion: Signal Locked, an engineered audio artifact presented as a non-binary kinetic system rather than a conventional musical composition. The work implements ternary logic (0, 1, 2) directly in sound through constrained rhythmic misalignment, spectral partitioning, and phased system behavior. A rigid 12-beat polyrhythmic cycle operating against a standard 4/4 grid produces persistent forward motion without periodic resolution. Spectral energy is deliberately allocated into three functional bands corresponding to ternary states: a low-frequency physical anchor, a mid-band contention zone, and a high-frequency entropy field decoupled from rhythmic law. Vocals function as diagnostic metadata rather than narrative voice. Perceptual analysis, spectral measurement, and independent model-based observations converge, indicating that ternary logic is embodied behaviorally and spectrally rather than symbolically. The included MP3 audio file constitutes the primary empirical artifact. Supplementary materials provide formal analysis, production constraints, and spectral visualization to support inspection, replication, and forensic study.