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Author Cope, David, 1941-

Title Techniques of the contemporary composer / David Cope
Published New York : Schirmer Books ; London : Prentice Hall International, [1997]
Belmont, CA : Schirmer Books ; London : Prentice Hall International, [1997]
©1997
©1997

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Description xiii, 250 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contents Machine derived contents note: Introduction. 1. Basics. 2. The Tonal Legacy. 3. New Roles of Melody. 4. Harmony, Counterpoint, and Hierarchy. 5. Interval Exploration. 6. Serialism. 7. Pitch-Class Sets. 8. Rhythm and Meter. 9. Texture and Modulations. 10. Microtones. 11. Percussion and the Prepared Piano. 12. New Techniques and Instruments. 13. New Notations. 14. Indeterminacy. 15. Musique Concrete. 16. Electronic Music. 17. Algorithmic Composition. 18. Media Forms. 19. Minimalism. 20. Experimental Music. 21. Decategorization. Bibliography. Index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-245) and index
Subject Composition (Music)
Music appreciation -- 20th century.
Music -- 20th century -- Analysis, appreciation.
Musical analysis -- 20th century.
LC no. 97005415
ISBN 0028647378