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In the early years of the twentieth century, many composers felt that the major-minor tonal system was collapsing. Some tried to write atonal music, but most experimented with alternative ways of c...reating a sense of tonality. Richard Middleton discusses some of these experiements, including polytonality, melodic tonality, and the use of new types of chord.
In the early years of the twentieth century, many composers felt that the major-minor tonal system was collapsing. Some tried to write atonal music, but most experimented with alternative ways of c...reating a sense of tonality. Richard Middleton discusses some of these experiements, including polytonality, melodic tonality, and the use of new types of chord.
| Module code and title: | A308, The rise of modernism in music 1890-1935 |
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| Item code: | A308; 02 |
| Recording date: | 1978-06-13 |
| First transmission date: | 09-03-1979 |
| Published: | 1979 |
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | This material can be used in accordance with The Open University conditions of use. A link to the conditions can be found at the bottom of all OUDA web pages. |
| Duration: | 00:38:18 |
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| Producer: | Robert Philip |
| Contributor: | Richard Middleton |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Atonality; Harmony; Polytonality; Tonality |
| Master spool number: | TLN24950H335 |
| Production number: | TLN24950H335 |
| Available to public: | no |
