Modernism and the Avant-Garde
An overview of radical 20th-century movements, including serialism, minimalism, and electronic music. The topic questions the very definition of music in the modern era.
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An overview of radical 20th-century movements, including serialism, minimalism, and electronic music. The topic questions the very definition of music in the modern era.
Key Questions
- How does serialism organize pitch?
- What are the core principles of minimalism?
- How did technology redefine musical composition?
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