Statements (68)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:music
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| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
minimalism
|
| gptkbp:characteristic |
consonant harmony
gradual transformation repetition of simple motifs steady pulse |
| gptkbp:culturalOrigin |
gptkb:United_States
1960s |
| gptkbp:genre |
experimental music
ambient music postminimalism process music |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Minimal Music
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
techno
ambient music new age music postminimalism process music |
| gptkbp:notableComposer |
gptkb:Philip_Glass
gptkb:Steve_Reich gptkb:Terry_Riley gptkb:La_Monte_Young |
| gptkbp:notableFestival |
gptkb:Bang_on_a_Can_Marathon
gptkb:Minimal_Music_Festival_(Amsterdam) |
| gptkbp:notableFor |
gptkb:Nonesuch_Records
gptkb:Sony_Classical gptkb:ECM_Records |
| gptkbp:notablePerformer |
gptkb:Kronos_Quartet
gptkb:Bang_on_a_Can_All-Stars gptkb:Ensemble_Modern |
| gptkbp:notableWork |
gptkb:Einstein_on_the_Beach
gptkb:Music_for_18_Musicians gptkb:The_Well-Tuned_Piano In C |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
minimalist architecture
minimalist art |
| gptkbp:stylisticOrigin |
experimental music
20th-century classical music |
| gptkbp:technology |
repetition
drones use of synthesizers open form phasing use of tape loops ensemble performance layering minimal ornamentation repetitive patterns modular structure extended duration emphasis on process use of electronics gradual process additive process emphasis on timbre focus on process over result limited materials limited melodic material process-based composition reduction of complexity slow harmonic rhythm static harmony static textures steady pulse subtle variation use of acoustic instruments |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:American_Minimalism
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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