The Questions of Theory of Pattern in Music of the 20th Century

Main Article Content

Mikhail N. Bakumenko

Abstract

Author of this article analyzes the main statements of Russian musicologists concerning the term «pattern,» which is typical for contemporary minimalist technique. Based on stage music and theoretical position of American composer Steve Reich, the author suggests his own definition of pattern. This phenomenon is considered within its compositional and creative contexts. The new aspect which the author brings into the discussion is a view on technological style of minimalists in the light of their philosophical and aesthetic ideas.

Keywords: contemporary music, American composers, minimalism, pattern

Article Details

How to Cite
Bakumenko, M. N. (2011). The Questions of Theory of Pattern in Music of the 20th Century. Music Scholarship / Problemy Muzykal’noj Nauki, 9(2), 205–213. Retrieved from https://musicscholar.ru/index.php/PMN/article/view/503
Section
Technique of Composition of the 20th Century

References

1. Гончаренко С. Структурные и семантические аналоги техники «расширяющегося паттерна» // Искусство и искусствоведение. Теория и опыт. Жанр – форма – направление: сб. науч. тр. – Кемерово, 2009. – Вып. 7. – С. 221–238.
2. Крапивина И. Проблемы формообразования в музыкальном минимализме. – Новосибирск: НГК им. М.И. Глинки, 2003.
3. Кром А. Философия и практика американского музыкального минимализма: Стив Райх. – Н. Новгород: Издатель Гладкова, 2004.
4. Словарь современного английского языка. В 2 т. – М., 1992. – Т. 2.
5. Reich Steve. Writings on Music, 1965-2000. – London: Oxford University Press, 2004.