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Open research questions in Music Technology and Sound Studies

576 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,508 Music Technology and Sound Studies papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

What the literature leaves open

  • Determining whether these representations capture meaningful relationships between physical performance processes and musical sound remains an open challenge requiring multimodal, interpretable, and perceptually grounded evaluation frameworks.

    Embodied Musical Gesture Analysis from Audio Representations: A Review of Datasets, Audio Descriptors, and Deep Learning Approaches · 2026 · DOI

  • However, whether learned audio representations preserve information related to the bodily actions underlying musical sound production remains an open research question.

    Embodied Musical Gesture Analysis from Audio Representations: A Review of Datasets, Audio Descriptors, and Deep Learning Approaches · 2026 · DOI

  • In the Americas, the caracaras are insufficiently understood, while across Africa multiple species of raptors are declining faster than previously thought.

    When raptors soar no more · 2024 · DOI

  • Conventional model- or rule-based controllers struggle with cross-modal data fusion. Human control is limited by latency and cognitive load. There is a need for a dynamic architecture to address this challenge.

    Simulation-based deep learning for IoT-oriented music improvisation optimization · 2026 · DOI

  • Complex playing techniques of Guzheng music. Varied timbres of Guzheng music. Limited ability of traditional music generation models to capture stylistic expression.

    Multi-layer rhythmic modeling and interactive system for guzheng music style generation · 2026 · DOI

  • Traditional music generation models struggle to capture the stylistic expression of Guzheng music. Existing datasets lack diversity and robustness in representing Guzheng performance styles. There is a need for a novel approach to Guzheng music style generation.

    Multi-layer rhythmic modeling and interactive system for guzheng music style generation · 2026 · DOI

  • A systematic study of LADIM's repertoire and activities. An analysis of the impact of LADIM's work on the electroacoustic music scene in Venezuela and internationally.

    The LADIM’s story or something over One Thousand and One Nights of an electroacoustic music laboratory in Venezuela in the 21st century. The electroacoustic music at Universidad Simón Bolívar · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of comprehensive accounts of LADIM's history and development. The laboratory's repertoire and activities have not been systematically studied.

    The LADIM’s story or something over One Thousand and One Nights of an electroacoustic music laboratory in Venezuela in the 21st century. The electroacoustic music at Universidad Simón Bolívar · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of understanding of the relationship between geometry and acoustics. The need to consider the role of the observer in the production of experience.

    Shapes Are Frozen Wavelengths: Geometric Form, Acoustic Physics, and the Observer-Dependent Nature of Experience · 2026 · DOI

  • The study has two main limitations: the lack of human evaluations and the lack of therapeutic efficacy claims. The study deliberately chooses to sharpen its contribution by focusing on engineering correctness and leaving human evaluations to future work.

    Input-Envelope-Output: Auditable Generative Music Rewards in Sensory-Sensitive Context · 2026 · DOI

  • The study suggests future research directions, including human evaluations and therapeutic efficacy claims. The study highlights the importance of expert and human evaluations to further validate the proposed framework. The study suggests that future research should focus on adopting the proposed framework in various applications, including motor training and therapy.

    Input-Envelope-Output: Auditable Generative Music Rewards in Sensory-Sensitive Context · 2026 · DOI

  • The accuracy, reliability, and reproducibility of experimental and numerical tools for estimating input impedance are rarely questioned. There is a need for a comprehensive comparison of different modeling approaches and measurement devices.

    Benchmark study of pipe input impedance simulations and measurements for verification and validation in musical acoustics context · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of studies specifically addressing the reconstruction of sound speed profiles in mesoscale eddies. Existing methods suffer from substantial reconstruction errors. There is a need for a novel approach that integrates machine learning and physical modeling.

    Integrating machine learning and physical models for reconstructing sound speed profiles in mesoscale eddies · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenge of balancing between incoherent and a lack of originality in music generation. The challenge of predicting time series in music generation. The challenge of developing efficient and effective music generation systems.

    Evaluation of AI-based Music Generation Using an LSTM · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the current music generation models, which lack the ability to balance between incoherent and a lack of originality. The study aims to fill this gap by exploring the optimal hidden unit size for music generation.

    Evaluation of AI-based Music Generation Using an LSTM · 2026 · DOI

  • The potential risks of cannabis use, including an increased risk of developing diabetes, are not well understood. The benefits and limitations of narrative nursing are not fully explored.

    PulseBeats · 2026 · DOI

  • Real-world training can be stressful and requires significant resources. The approach is limited to simulated environments. The testing was done with only three visually impaired individuals.

    Binaural Sound Scenes Creator Supporting The Development Of Spatial Orientation Skills of Blind Individuals · 2026 · DOI

  • Further testing with a larger group of blind individuals. Development of more advanced binaural sound scenes. Integration of the approach with other assistive technologies.

    Binaural Sound Scenes Creator Supporting The Development Of Spatial Orientation Skills of Blind Individuals · 2026 · DOI

  • the requirement of 'newness' at NIME, - the need for contributions from beyond the self-perpetuating expertise of academic communities

    Sound in Silver: A 16mm film screening and zine · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of transparency in dataset use in NIME research, - the need to extend the concept of small data beyond dataset size alone

    Rethinking Data Practices for 'Intelligent' Musical Interfaces · 2026 · DOI

  • Investigating the role of music technologies in geopolitical power. Examining the responsibility of artists and technologists in the context of geopolitical power.

    Emergent Resonance · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for a platform to share works from the LATAM NIME community. The lack of representation of Latin American narratives and decolonial perspectives in NIME.

    LATAM NIME Zine 2026 · 2026 · DOI

  • After submitting the paper, we’ll probably go for a swim and maybe watch a movie or something. Actually, wait, that would be a good opportunity to make sure the popcorn machine still works. We could even do a taste test with different brands of popcorn. Whereas Author 1 wrote the last few sentences, Author 2 corncurs that this does sound like a fun time and will join, but might be a few minutes late. Can you bring some wine? Thanks, see you soon. No worries, that’s fine. Yeah I’ll pick some up. Cool.

    Pop Music · 2026 · DOI

  • Further development of slow AI as a form of resistance to mainstream AI development. Exploration of the potential of slow consumption and intentional friction in other domains. Investigation of the impact of Slow Samples on music production and consumption.

    Speed Makes Us Oblivious: A Slow and Responsible Approach to Engaging with Audio Sample Archives · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of transparency and accountability in AI systems used in music production. The need for more responsible approaches to music archives that prioritize consent, accessibility, and slow consumption. The dominance of Western classical and pop music in training data, marginalizing less represented communities.

    Speed Makes Us Oblivious: A Slow and Responsible Approach to Engaging with Audio Sample Archives · 2026 · DOI

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