La sérialité
Example: La sérialité dans la composition contemporaine exige une grande rigueur.
Definition
"La sérialité" in music refers to the technique of composition that uses a series of values to manipulate different musical elements such as pitch, rhythm, dynamics, or timbre, often applied in contemporary music to create structured and rigorous pieces.
Etymology
"La sérialité" comes from the French word 'série,' meaning series, referring to the ordered use of elements in sequence. It emerged in the mid-20th century with the development of serialism in music, popularized by composers like Arnold Schoenberg. Did you know? The term highlights the methodical, almost mathematical approach to composition.
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