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Lesson 13 of 84 · Composition
Choosing Musical Texture
Learn about choosing musical texture: compose in a pentatonic scale
What You'll Learn
Minimalist composition repeats patterns with gradual changes—a note added here, a rhythm shifted there. Philip Glass and Steve Reich pioneered this.
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Compose in a pentatonic scale
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Layer an ostinato pattern as accompaniment
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What does 'da capo' (D.C.) mean?