Polytempic Polymicrotonal Music

Polytempic Polymicrotonal Music

by Peter Alexander Thoegersen

Polytempic Polymicrotonal Music contains beautiful narratives for which a minimum of knowledge is required. It is logical that the definition of microtonality must pass through musical intonation that is not the classic 12-note Western system. The book provides useful advice to understand on the basis of the microtonal theory. Divided into six chapters, the author first dwells on the historical significance of microtonality, then deals analytically with the subject in relation to the "tone", the "rhythm" and finally the analysis on the Universe Symphony by Charles Ives, an orchestral composition brought to the fore only towards the end of the twentieth century by Johnny Reinhard, who understands its importance in the context of polytempic and polymicrotonal art; not to forget, Jean Étienne Marie, a proponent of polymicrotonality, was discussed.

Ettore Garzia, Percorsi Musicali
  • Format: eBook
  • ISBN: 9781003311683
  • Subject: Music and Education
  • Published: September 2022