MUS 185 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Plectrum, Cronyism, Krohn Conservatory
7 May 2016
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Idiomatic instrumental genres- designed to be played on specific instrument. Originated in china then later introduced to japan. Years of study & practice required: listening: nesting cranes . Timbre: chordophone, aerophone- airy not super full, crispy. Pitch: gets high, not super low (sharp)- not like american music/ bending- bent up and down. Flute plays piece, strings come in and articulate special areas and can anticipate it. Dynamics: shift louder and softer- not sudden more swelling. Timbre: variety employed & subtle differences appreciated. Nature sounds; often represented by non-pitched instruments (drums, wind chimes, other idophones)/ non musical sound- airy sound. Pitch: pitch bending= altering pitch by lowering or raising it as it is being sounded/ no standardized tuning standard. Rhythm: flexible pulse (free rhythm)- you cannot detect pulse or beat in the music: ma= space or pause in the music- they used silence in great effect- this allows listeners to appreciate previous sound, it increases drama.
