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Musipedia

Online Music File Encyclopaedia

Published 09/06/2010 and rated

2 out of 5 stars by AppAppeal Editor

What can you use the app for?

Musipedia is an open music encyclopedia modeled after Wikipedia. Users may search, edit, and add to the collection of melodies and themes on the site. It has an integrated Melodyhound search engine for identifying tunes by keyboard, whistling, rhythm, or Parsons Code.

What is the history and popularity of the app?

The application was created by Rainer Typke, a software engineer with a PhD in Music Information Retrieval, in 1997. Wikipedia-like editing features were added in 2004.

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What are the differences to other apps?

While other search engines can identify songs, Musipedia can identify snippets of melody contained within songs. Entries may be edited by members.

How does the web app look and feel to use?

The interface is very easy to use. A search may be initiated by using an electronic keyboard or computer keyboard. Instructions are easy to follow for using the regular keyboard. Those familiar with Parsons Code can use the melodic contour to search for a snippet of melody. A flash piano is an easy and fun search option as well. Those with a microphone can whistle or hum the melody for identification. Users can even search by tapping a rhythm on the keyboard.

Once the desired search is completed, users are offered several results that may be played online. Links for purchasing the MP3 versions are also offered.

A forum is available for users to discuss melody identification, general topics, and site features.

Users can also add new melodies to help build the site either via a Lilypond music typesetter or an automatic Lilypond converter. Once saved, new melodies are added to the search index.

How does the registration process work?

Registration requires name, email, user name, password, security question and answer. Once registered, users may complete a profile with an uploaded photo, homepage URL, bio, main and second instruments, and location.

What does it cost to use the application?

There is no cost associated with using Musipedia.

Who would you recommend the application to?

Musicians who are seeking to identify music through snippets of melody. The multiple means of inputting melody for searches allows a lot of flexibility for users. It also provides multiple results for songs that contain the desired measures of melody.

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