Steve Reich: Electric Counterpoint

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  • Steve Reich- Electric Counterpoint, 1987
    • Rhythm
      • 3/2
      • 12/8
    • Tonality
      • E minor
      • Modal
      • Ambiguous key signature
        • second note of the chord is left out
          • Unclear if in major or minor
      • Resultant melodies played on live guitar
    • Structure
      • Minimalism
        • Note addition and subtraction
        • Layered textures
        • Diatonic harmonies
      • One bar ostinato
    • Instrumentation
      • Guitars
        • 1 Live (acoustic) guitar
        • 2 Bass Guitars
          • Prerecorded
            • 7 electric guitars
        • 7 electric guitars
    • Texture
      • Cross rhythms
      • Syncopation
      • Polyphonic
      • Contrapuntal
      • Monophonic at beginning and end
    • Tempo
      • Fast tempo

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