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Shape-based spectral contrast descriptor

@inproceedings{Akkermans2009ShapebasedSC,
  title={Shape-based spectral contrast descriptor},
  author={Vincent Akkermans and Joan Serr{\`a} and Perfecto Herrera},
  year={2009}
}
Mel-frequency cepstral coefficients are used as an abstract representation of the spectral envelope of a given signal. Although they have been shown to be a powerful descriptor for speech and music signals, more accurate and easily interpretable options can be devised. In this study, we present and evaluate the shape-based spectral contrast descriptor, which is build up from the previously proposed octave-based spectral contrast descriptor. We compare the three aforementioned descriptors with… 
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