Techniques of the Contemporary Composer

Contents

• 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.