Thesis Abstract

Abstract
The ability to recognize and analyze emotions in music has become an increasingly important area of research in the field of music technology. This thesis presents a comprehensive analysis of Music Emotion Recognition Systems (MERS) with a focus on understanding and evaluating the various techniques and methodologies employed in this domain. The study investigates the significance of recognizing emotions in music, the challenges involved in developing effective MERS, and the potential applications of such systems in various domains. Chapter One provides an introduction to the topic, discussing the background of the study, problem statement, objectives, limitations, scope, significance, structure of the thesis, and definition of terms related to music emotion recognition systems. The chapter sets the foundation for the subsequent chapters by outlining the key aspects of the research. Chapter Two presents a detailed literature review on MERS, covering ten key areas of research that have contributed to the understanding and development of emotion recognition systems in music. This chapter explores the evolution of MERS, the different approaches and methodologies used in emotion recognition, the role of features and classifiers, evaluation metrics, datasets used for training and testing, and the challenges and future directions in this field. Chapter Three focuses on the research methodology employed in this study, detailing the research design, data collection methods, feature extraction techniques, machine learning algorithms, evaluation methods, and experimental setup. The chapter highlights the rigor and comprehensiveness of the methodology adopted to analyze and evaluate MERS effectively. Chapter Four presents the findings of the study, discussing in-depth the results obtained from the experiments conducted on various MERS frameworks. The chapter provides a detailed analysis of the performance of different MERS approaches, compares the results obtained, and discusses the implications of the findings in the context of music emotion recognition. Chapter Five serves as the conclusion and summary of the thesis, offering a comprehensive overview of the key findings, contributions, limitations, and future directions for research in the field of Music Emotion Recognition Systems. The chapter summarizes the main outcomes of the study and provides recommendations for further research and development in this area. Overall, this thesis contributes to the existing body of knowledge on Music Emotion Recognition Systems by providing a comprehensive analysis of the current state of the art, identifying key challenges and opportunities, and offering insights into the future directions of research in this field. The findings of this study have implications for the development of more effective and robust MERS that can enhance the understanding and appreciation of emotions in music.

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