The Theory of Silence
It is quite possible that no piece of music has ever generated the conversation and debate as 4’33.” Written in 1952, this three-movement piece, in which the performer makes no audible sounds, opened up a brand new debate over what elements constitute music. Many musicians, disgusted at the lack of...
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| Language: | English |
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Department of Music and Worship
2011-05-01
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| Series: | Musical Offerings |
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| Online Access: | http://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/musicalofferings/vol2/iss1/1/ |