Islamic Art Studies

Islamic Art Studies

Evaluation and Ranking of Factors Influencing the Implementation of the Metaverse in Music Art

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Tehmineh Javidsokhan 1
Mahsa Khoie 2
Abolfazl Davodiroknabadi 3
Pouya Saraei 4
1 Phd student in Art Research, Department of Art Research, Kish International Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kish Island, Iran
2 Department of Music , Tehran Center branch. Islamic Azad University, Tehran. Iran
3 Department of art research,, Yazd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Yazd, Iran
4 Department of Music, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
10.22034/ias.2024.457260.2373
Abstract
The metaverse refers to a vision of a virtual and digital world parallel to the physical and real world, where each user is an owner and interacts with others through their avatar. Music is one of the activities possible in such a space. The segment of the metaverse dedicated to musical activities is currently in its early stages. The aim of this study was to evaluate and rank the factors influencing the implementation of the metaverse in music art. This research is applied in purpose and falls under descriptive-survey research, based on determining the relationship between variables. The statistical population of this study consists of instrumentalists in Tehran Province. Using random and stratified sampling, 37 individuals were selected as the accessible sample. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire assessing six factors. Given the nature of the research questions, various statistical tests were employed. After collecting the questionnaires, the data were coded and entered into SPSS software. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Friedman and Bartlett tests) were used for data analysis. Based on the results, it can be concluded that there is a significant difference in the ranking of factors influencing the implementation of the metaverse in the music industry.
Research Objectives:

Evaluating and ranking the factors influencing the implementation of the metaverse in music art.
Examining the role of the metaverse and virtual worlds in music art.

Research Questions:

What is the evaluation and ranking of factors influencing the implementation of the metaverse in music art?
What impact does the metaverse and virtual worlds have on music art and musicians?
Keywords
Metaverse implementation
music industry
metaverse

Subjects

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