Music Composition Technique Based on Granular Synthesis

Authors

  • Pradit Saengkrai Conservatory of Music, Rangsit University

Keywords:

Granular Synthesis, Clouds, Sound Mass, Twentieth Century Music

Abstract

          This article focused on basic concept of granular synthesis application in music composition by emphasizing different level of time scale and building musical texture comparing to the sound mass and texture of clouds with various parameters of granular synthesis and give examples of music compositions according to this method. The method is found in compositions from Iannis Xenakis and György Ligeti, well-known composers in twentieth century, which the significant compositions are Concret PH, Bohor I, Persépolis, Atmosphère and Lux Aeterna. These compositions are based on granular synthesis. Thus studying basic idea of granular synthesis is the important role for analysing twentieth century music especially compositions based on this method.

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Published

22.01.2020

How to Cite

Saengkrai, Pradit. 2020. “Music Composition Technique Based on Granular Synthesis”. Rangsit Music Journal 15 (1):16-25. https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/rmj/article/view/236356.

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1 (2020): January - June

Section

บทความวิชาการ | Academic Article

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