Minimalism Flashcards
1
Q
Minimalism - Dates
A
1960s-1970s
2
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Minimalism - Tonality
A
Basic tonal melodic motifs
Tonal harmonies
Diatonic
3
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Minimalism - Scales used
A
Cells
4
Q
Minimalism - Harmony
A
Diatonic
Consonant and dissonant
5
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Minimalism - Rhythms/Tempo
A
Layers of ostinati Interlocking repeating rhythms Phrasing (metamorphosis) Loops of motifs Note addition/subtraction
6
Q
Minimalism - Composers
A
Reich
Glass
Nyman
7
Q
Minimalism - key features
A
- Layers of ostinato
- Constantly repeating patterns subjected to gradual change
- Layered textures
- Interlocking repeated phrases and rhythms
- Diatonic harmonies
- Note addition/subtraction
- Metamorphosis
- Phasing/phase shifting
- Loops of motifs
