THE COMPOSING TASK
programmatic or absolute?
the composing task

 
Compose a piece of musique concrète that appeals to you. Make it last 60"

Use any of the wav files in the sounds-sources folder. Two contrasting sounds should be adequate. Try not to tell a story in the piece. Illustrating a mood would be fine, however.

Check list for composing
  • timbres
  • variety
  • unity
  • placing of events
  • relationship of events to each other
  • build-up to a climax
  • climax
  • resolution of the climax
  • layers
  • role of dissonance and
  • use of silence as a rhythmical device

When you have mixed it down, label it and save it in your own folder.

How long do you need to carry out this assignment?

Decide with your teacher.

  What do you expect to hear when you are next listening to electroacoustic music? Listen to some works with accompanying worksheets.
   
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