De minimal music
Example: De minimal music van Steve Reich beïnvloedde veel hedendaagse componisten.
Definition
"De minimal music" refers to a genre of music characterized by repetitive patterns, steady pulse, and gradual transformation. It often emphasizes simplicity and subtle changes, focusing on minimalistic elements to create hypnotic and meditative soundscapes, as seen in works by Steve Reich.
Etymology
The term "de minimal music" derives from the English phrase 'minimal music,' which emerged in the 1960s to describe a style of composition emphasizing minimal musical materials. The Dutch article 'de' simply means 'the,' making the phrase a direct adoption of the original English term.
Learn to use this word actively
"De minimal music" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C2) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Dutch as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
the minimal music