Self-conducting Christmas Tree

2,989 views · Published 19 December 2017 · 1:51 · Indexed 14 November 2026

Channel: Wolfram · 2017 · Science & Technology

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The branches of a decorated Christmas tree move according to the four voices of the classic German carol "O Tannenbaum". One branch represents the conductor.
Find the complete Wolfram Language code, with detailed explanations of the construction of the animation, at (http://community.wolfram.com/groups/-/m/t/1248938) on the Wolfram Community.
Can you see which branch represents which voice?

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