Symmetry and Transformations in the Musical Plane
... The author finds these ideas particularly inspiring for use in composition. For example, it seemed obvious to begin a seven-movement piece with one movement dedicated to each of the seven horizontal frieze patterns. This piece, as of yet untitled, is a set of variations where one motive is transform ...
... The author finds these ideas particularly inspiring for use in composition. For example, it seemed obvious to begin a seven-movement piece with one movement dedicated to each of the seven horizontal frieze patterns. This piece, as of yet untitled, is a set of variations where one motive is transform ...
Phenomenology as a Tool for Musical Analysis
... in whichhe existsin a new form.In remainingopen to thatworld, the analystdoes not respondto it purelyand objectivelybut within the boundaries and limitationsof his own world and culture.11 Many if not most theoreticalsystemsof musicalanalysisbreak down when an attemptis made to apply themto atonal a ...
... in whichhe existsin a new form.In remainingopen to thatworld, the analystdoes not respondto it purelyand objectivelybut within the boundaries and limitationsof his own world and culture.11 Many if not most theoreticalsystemsof musicalanalysisbreak down when an attemptis made to apply themto atonal a ...
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... The Harold theme (idée fixe) is heard complete in C played by the flute and harp in long notes. The serenade theme is fragmented with the broken chord opening isolated, then repeated in D minor. After two bars rest the falling 3rd is played twice, and the falling 6th once. Material based on ...
... The Harold theme (idée fixe) is heard complete in C played by the flute and harp in long notes. The serenade theme is fragmented with the broken chord opening isolated, then repeated in D minor. After two bars rest the falling 3rd is played twice, and the falling 6th once. Material based on ...
Medieval music - WordPress.com
... determined by the patterns of ligatures used.Once a rhythmic mode had been assigned to a melodic line, there was generally little deviation from that mode, although rhythmic adjustments could be indicated by changes in the expected pattern of ligatures, even to the extent of changing to another rhy ...
... determined by the patterns of ligatures used.Once a rhythmic mode had been assigned to a melodic line, there was generally little deviation from that mode, although rhythmic adjustments could be indicated by changes in the expected pattern of ligatures, even to the extent of changing to another rhy ...
So You Want to BE a Music Arranger
... work with a variety of personalities that include producers, business executives, and performers. Having an in-depth knowledge of music theory, counterpoint, and orchestration is essential for an arranger . He/she must be able to write quickly (meet deadlines) and accurately, with a minimum of writt ...
... work with a variety of personalities that include producers, business executives, and performers. Having an in-depth knowledge of music theory, counterpoint, and orchestration is essential for an arranger . He/she must be able to write quickly (meet deadlines) and accurately, with a minimum of writt ...
Compositional Intent: A Presentation of Original Music
... My goal as a composer is to evoke something—anything—in the listener, whether it be ...
... My goal as a composer is to evoke something—anything—in the listener, whether it be ...
Liner notes from LPs - Avant Garde Project
... In Points in Time, the ratio relationships that characterize the equaltempered pitch system (division of the octave into 12 equal semitones) are applied to rhythm. These result in a series of attack points that accelerate regularly (approximating the sound pattern made by a freely bouncing ping-pong ...
... In Points in Time, the ratio relationships that characterize the equaltempered pitch system (division of the octave into 12 equal semitones) are applied to rhythm. These result in a series of attack points that accelerate regularly (approximating the sound pattern made by a freely bouncing ping-pong ...
Rhythm and Meter
... III. Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Meter - A symmetrical meter consists of beats of the same size. For instance, all the beats in 4/4 are of equal size (1 quarter note). In 6/8 meter, the beat sizes are also equal (the dotted quarter note). However, 5/8 has two beat sizes. The first a quarter note, t ...
... III. Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Meter - A symmetrical meter consists of beats of the same size. For instance, all the beats in 4/4 are of equal size (1 quarter note). In 6/8 meter, the beat sizes are also equal (the dotted quarter note). However, 5/8 has two beat sizes. The first a quarter note, t ...
Elements of the minimalist composition technique in Arvo Pärt`s
... “Zwei slawische Psalmen” (1984, revised in 1997) uses as textual support fragments from David’s Psalms 117 and 131. This piece for mixed a cappella choir revolves around the compositional concept of tintinnabuli. The basic agreement which “guides” the melody of the voice is the keynote agreement in ...
... “Zwei slawische Psalmen” (1984, revised in 1997) uses as textual support fragments from David’s Psalms 117 and 131. This piece for mixed a cappella choir revolves around the compositional concept of tintinnabuli. The basic agreement which “guides” the melody of the voice is the keynote agreement in ...
Johannes Tinctoris, The Art of Counterpoint
... mostly here, where Tinctoris’s job seems to have been to serve as composer and musical intellectual in residence, that he generated most, perhaps all, of his twelve books on various aspects of music theory. Ten of these remained only as manuscripts, and two were published. They vary greatly in purpo ...
... mostly here, where Tinctoris’s job seems to have been to serve as composer and musical intellectual in residence, that he generated most, perhaps all, of his twelve books on various aspects of music theory. Ten of these remained only as manuscripts, and two were published. They vary greatly in purpo ...
Twelve-tone Serialism: Exploring the Works of Anton Webern
... opposites!” The truth is that mathematics and music have much more in common than most people, including me, understand. There have been at least two books written as extensions of lecture notes for university classes about this connection between math and music. One was written by David Wright at W ...
... opposites!” The truth is that mathematics and music have much more in common than most people, including me, understand. There have been at least two books written as extensions of lecture notes for university classes about this connection between math and music. One was written by David Wright at W ...
Twelve-tone Serialism: Exploring the Works of Anton Webern
... opposites!” The truth is that mathematics and music have much more in common than most people, including me, understand. There have been at least two books written as extensions of lecture notes for university classes about this connection between math and music. One was written by David Wright at W ...
... opposites!” The truth is that mathematics and music have much more in common than most people, including me, understand. There have been at least two books written as extensions of lecture notes for university classes about this connection between math and music. One was written by David Wright at W ...
Ernst Krenek - University of St. Thomas
... 1938-1950: taught at several universities throughout the nation (including Hamline) 1950-1956: Back in Europe; many major works were commissioned during this period 1955-1956: Spiritus intelligentiae, sanctus 1960: received multiple honors recognizing his musical accomplishments ...
... 1938-1950: taught at several universities throughout the nation (including Hamline) 1950-1956: Back in Europe; many major works were commissioned during this period 1955-1956: Spiritus intelligentiae, sanctus 1960: received multiple honors recognizing his musical accomplishments ...
Winterreise Analysis Paper
... romantic story of the tragic composer that does not live to see his success, Schubert became one of those stories. Largely considered by many to be the last great classical composer, and the first of the romantic composers, Schubert is recognized as having changed the course of music in Vienna, as w ...
... romantic story of the tragic composer that does not live to see his success, Schubert became one of those stories. Largely considered by many to be the last great classical composer, and the first of the romantic composers, Schubert is recognized as having changed the course of music in Vienna, as w ...
File - Amanda`s ePortfolio
... birth date is not officially known, however, it was as according to the law and family customs that babies were to be baptized within 24 hours of birth. Thus making December 16, 1770, his real birth date. His family originated from Brabant in Belgium. He was the oldest of seven siblings, only three ...
... birth date is not officially known, however, it was as according to the law and family customs that babies were to be baptized within 24 hours of birth. Thus making December 16, 1770, his real birth date. His family originated from Brabant in Belgium. He was the oldest of seven siblings, only three ...
History Impressionist period
... Musical Impressionism was based in France by the French composer Claude Debussy. He and Maurice Ravel are generally considered to be the two "great" Impressionists, though Debussy strongly disliked when that term was applied to his music. He felt that “Impressionism” did not describe his music at al ...
... Musical Impressionism was based in France by the French composer Claude Debussy. He and Maurice Ravel are generally considered to be the two "great" Impressionists, though Debussy strongly disliked when that term was applied to his music. He felt that “Impressionism” did not describe his music at al ...
Chapter 23 – The Romantic Era - Georgetown Preparatory School
... artist is encouraged to explore, to challenge, to criticize. Here, Beethoven's name comes up once more. Beethoven was deeply concerned with human rights and personal freedoms, and it is evident in his music, both directly in the topics of some of his compositions, but in the way his drama unfolds as ...
... artist is encouraged to explore, to challenge, to criticize. Here, Beethoven's name comes up once more. Beethoven was deeply concerned with human rights and personal freedoms, and it is evident in his music, both directly in the topics of some of his compositions, but in the way his drama unfolds as ...
These notes should be used alongside your notes
... ‘Structure’ was determined prior to the act of composition. In other words, he had to work out how the piece was broken up into sections, and how long each section was to last. For the Sonatas and Interludes, this is achieved precisely by the use of nested proportions. ‘Method’ was the process of de ...
... ‘Structure’ was determined prior to the act of composition. In other words, he had to work out how the piece was broken up into sections, and how long each section was to last. For the Sonatas and Interludes, this is achieved precisely by the use of nested proportions. ‘Method’ was the process of de ...
modeling and simulation: the spectral canon for conlon nancarrow
... consequences on the musicological approach. We choose as a starting point the piece Spectral CANON For CONLON Nancarrow by James Tenney (1974) and develop a methodology to question some of Tenney’s compositional choices and envisage expansions and his use of the “spectral” techniques. This paper is ...
... consequences on the musicological approach. We choose as a starting point the piece Spectral CANON For CONLON Nancarrow by James Tenney (1974) and develop a methodology to question some of Tenney’s compositional choices and envisage expansions and his use of the “spectral” techniques. This paper is ...
What Exactly Is A Piano Scale
... A piano scale is not something that’s reserved just for the piano – it’s actually a musical scale that corresponds to all instruments. A scale is nothing more than a group of notes that act as a kind of foundation for part or all of a piece of music. It gives the composer a structure from which to b ...
... A piano scale is not something that’s reserved just for the piano – it’s actually a musical scale that corresponds to all instruments. A scale is nothing more than a group of notes that act as a kind of foundation for part or all of a piece of music. It gives the composer a structure from which to b ...
To the lyre
... The kithara • The kithara was a large performance lyre • held in the left hand, and strummed with the right. • The left hand was used to pull away strings which were not to sound when strumming. • Though famously of seven strings (the "seventone lyre") in the archaic and classical periods, the p ...
... The kithara • The kithara was a large performance lyre • held in the left hand, and strummed with the right. • The left hand was used to pull away strings which were not to sound when strumming. • Though famously of seven strings (the "seventone lyre") in the archaic and classical periods, the p ...
Elementary Harpsichord Technique
... familiarity with the action of the instrument will The difference in effect may surprise you and help not only aid the production of a beautiful sound, to refute the 'inexpressive harpsichord' myth. but give confidence in tackling small maintenance The normal touch in early music, in the absence job ...
... familiarity with the action of the instrument will The difference in effect may surprise you and help not only aid the production of a beautiful sound, to refute the 'inexpressive harpsichord' myth. but give confidence in tackling small maintenance The normal touch in early music, in the absence job ...
Set Work Analysis – Peripetie
... Ruhiger; This is an expression marking and means ‘calmer’ and can be seen in the section between bars 44-58. Heftig; This is an expression marking and means ‘passionate’ and can be seen in the section between bars 44-58. Tremelo; This is an instrumental technique which means to play a pitch repeated ...
... Ruhiger; This is an expression marking and means ‘calmer’ and can be seen in the section between bars 44-58. Heftig; This is an expression marking and means ‘passionate’ and can be seen in the section between bars 44-58. Tremelo; This is an instrumental technique which means to play a pitch repeated ...
the possibilities of a line: marking the glissando in
... It could be argued that Xenakis uses glissandi to imply motion in his music, replacing the harmonic impetus provided in music dependent on traditional tonal systems. This can take the form of a direct trajectory between one note and the other, as exemplified in works such as Metastasis, or ‘wanderin ...
... It could be argued that Xenakis uses glissandi to imply motion in his music, replacing the harmonic impetus provided in music dependent on traditional tonal systems. This can take the form of a direct trajectory between one note and the other, as exemplified in works such as Metastasis, or ‘wanderin ...
Music theory
Music theory is the study of the practices and possibilities of music. It generally derives from observation of how musicians and composers make music, but includes hypothetical speculation. Most commonly, the term describes the academic study and analysis of fundamental elements of music such as pitch, rhythm, harmony, and form, but also refers to descriptions, concepts, or beliefs related to music. Because of the ever-expanding conception of what constitutes music (see Definition of music), a more inclusive definition could be that music theory is the consideration of any sonic phenomena, including silence, as it relates to music.Music theory is a subfield of musicology, which is itself a subfield within the overarching field of the arts and humanities. Etymologically, music theory is an act of contemplation of music, from the Greek θεωρία, a looking at, viewing, contemplation, speculation, theory, also a sight, a spectacle. As such, it is often concerned with abstract musical aspects such as tuning and tonal systems, scales, consonance and dissonance, and rhythmic relationships, but there is also a body of theory concerning such practical aspects as the creation or the performance of music, orchestration, ornamentation, improvisation, and electronic sound production. A person who researches, teaches, or writes articles about music theory is a music theorist. University study, typically to the M.A. or Ph.D level, is required to teach as a tenure-track music theorist in an American or Canadian university. Methods of analysis include mathematics, graphic analysis, and, especially, analysis enabled by Western music notation. Comparative, descriptive, statistical, and other methods are also used.The development, preservation, and transmission of music theory may be found in oral and practical music-making traditions, musical instruments, and other artifacts. For example, ancient instruments from Mesopotamia, China, and prehistoric sites around the world reveal details about the music they produced and, potentially, something of the musical theory that might have been used by their makers (see History of music and Musical instrument). In ancient and living cultures around the world, the deep and long roots of music theory are clearly visible in instruments, oral traditions, and current music making. Many cultures, at least as far back as ancient Mesopotamia, Pharoanic Egypt, and ancient China have also considered music theory in more formal ways such as written treatises and music notation.