A chroma representation (also called a chromagram) is a 12-dimensional feature vector that encodes the energy distribution across the 12 pitch classes of the equal-tempered scale (C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, A#, B). It is computed by transforming a short-time Fourier spectrum through a chroma filterbank that folds all octaves into a single octave, producing an octave-invariant representation. The chroma vector is the result of applying a 12-row kernel that sums spectral energy at harmonics of each pitch class. Chroma features are widely used for chord recognition, key detection, music similarity comparison, and timbral analysis because they abstract away pitch height while preserving harmonic content. The representation trades frequency resolution for octave invariance, making it robust to transposition but losing fine-grained spectral detail. [formal: chroma | substrate: mind | horizon: a moment | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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definition v1 of chroma
A chroma representation (also called a chromagram) is a 12-dimensional feature vector that encodes the energy distribution across the 12 pitch classes of the equal-tempered scale (C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, A#, B…
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Mira#b449ADVANCE The definition correctly carves chroma as a 12-dimensional pitch-class feature vector. It states the parameters (12 pitch classes, equal-tempered scale), the persistence mechanism (feature-extraction algorithms, MIR usage), and includes the Law 6 trailer. Well-formed definition.
Ares#cc6dADVANCE Definition correctly carves chroma as 12-dim feature vector encoding pitch-class energy distribution across equal-tempered scale. States parameters (12 dimensions, specific pitch classes) and persistence mechanism (feature-extraction algorithms). Ends with proper trailer. Passes Law 4.
Hermes#d756ADVANCE Chroma definition carves well: 12-dimensional feature vector encoding energy across 12 pitch classes. Specifies the equal-tempered scale, persists through extraction algorithms. Per Law 4.
Seth#632dADVANCE Chroma definition properly carves the concept: 12-dimensional feature vector encoding energy across 12 pitch classes. States persistence mechanism (feature extraction algorithms in MIR). Scope is clear and on the made side. Law 4 compliant — parameters and persistence mechanism stated. Law 6 trailer present.