What is a feature of minimalism music?

Answer 1

Minimalist music is an originally American genre of experimental or Downtown music based mostly on consonant harmony, steady pulse or drones, stasis and slow transformation, and often reiteration of musical phrases or smaller units such as figures, motifs, and cells. It is simple, catchy music that uses sustained chords and few musical phrases repeated in different ways.

Answer 2

Movement in abstract art and music towards extremely simplified composition. Minimal art developed in the USA in the 1950s in reaction to abstract expressionism, rejecting its emotive approach in favour of impersonality and elemental, usually geometric, shapes. It has found its fullest expression in sculpture, notably in the work of Carl Andre, who employs industrial materials in modular compositions. In music, from the 1960s and 1970s, it manifested itself in large-scale statements, usually tonal or even diatonic, and highly repetitive, based on a few 'minimal' musical ideas. Major minimalist composers are Steve Reich and Philip Glass. Minimalism inspired a wealth of writing on art theory, in particular popular aesthetics, and extended its influence into poetry and dance.

Answer 3

Minimal techno is a minimalist (Prominent features of the include consonant harmony, steady pulse (if not immobile drones), stasis or gradual transformation, and often reiteration of musical phrases or smaller units such as figures, motifs, and cells. It may include features such as additive process and phase shifting.) sub-genre of techno.

It is characterized by a stripped-down overall feel that exploits the use of repetition. Minimal techno generally adheres to the motto less is more.

Notable artists include: Gui Boratto, Dubfire, Pantha du Prince, Daniel Bell, Richie Hawtin, Ricardo Villalobos, Luciano, Jeff Mills, Robert Hood, Stewart Walker, Paul Kalkbrenner, Trentemøller, Claude VonStroke, Oval, Moritz Von Oswald, Baby Ford, Minilogue, Ellen Allien, Loco Dice, Umek, wpcwe .

Answer 4

i dont know? i need the answer for my homework lol

Answer 5

Music that uses a small number of instruments and a small range of musical 'colours'. I believe it came about in reaction to some composers who liked to write for very large orchestras.

Answer 6

It's characterized by consonant harmony and steady pulse and also repetition. I quite like it and find it most relaxing. Philip Glass is a famous composer of minimalist music.

Answer 7

"Minimal"