Minimalism
Prominent features of the technique include consonant harmony, steady pulse (if not 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 which leads to what has been termed phase music. Minimal compositions that rely heavily on process techniques that follow strict rules are usually described using the term 'process music'.
Some instuments used in minimalistic music are the:
1.Piano
2. Orchestra
3. Electronic musical instruments
An example of Minimal music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wkof3nPK--Y&list=PL518A64FF409071B0
Prominent features of the technique include consonant harmony, steady pulse (if not 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 which leads to what has been termed phase music. Minimal compositions that rely heavily on process techniques that follow strict rules are usually described using the term 'process music'.
Some instuments used in minimalistic music are the:
1.Piano
2. Orchestra
3. Electronic musical instruments
An example of Minimal music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wkof3nPK--Y&list=PL518A64FF409071B0