Steve Reich Flashcards
1
Q
describe Reich’s style in a nutshell
A
combines European classical and non-Western popular music sources with electronic innovations
2
Q
What provided rhythmic complexity to Reich’s compositions?
A
His study of African drumming at the university of Ghana
3
Q
What influence affected Reich’s harmonic and formal procedures?
A
His study of Balinese Gamelan music
4
Q
Name three genres and one musician Reich has collaborated with.
A
jazz, rock, and hip-hop David Byrne (lead singer and guitarist) of the Talking Heads
5
Q
what is phase shifting and how is it used in Reich’s music?
A
the slowing down and speeding up of tape loops to create a constantly evolving musical density (in electronic composition Come Out)
6
Q
Which piece won the pulitzer prize?
A
chamber work Double Sextet
7
Q
Name one dramatic work
A
Three Tales (video opera)
