Dignam, Barbara
(2008)
The Development of a Combinational Model for the Analysis of
Acousmatic Music.
Maynooth Musicology: Postgraduate Journal, 1.
pp. 245-270.
Abstract
Since the publication of Pierre Schaeffer’s Solfège in 1966 there have been
many conflicting arguments with regard to both perception-based
analysis theories and computational analytical methods.1 Debate has
ensued regarding the problem of representation of information in
acousmatic music and the development of a universal method of notation,
where a score-format is paramount to the analysis of a work.
In essence, acousmatic music exists as work for tape, created by
the composer without a score or the employment of traditional
instruments, and experienced by the listener through loudspeakers.
Taking into account existing methods of scoring and the question of the
use of traditional notation, this article will suggest that a written score is
both unnecessary for the successful analysis of acousmatic music and
invalid due to the exclusivity of its content and the relationship of its
author to the actual work. It will argue that the search for a universal
method of notation along with one absolute method of analysis is
unattainable due to certain restraining factors. In examining the theory of
perception, the article will demonstrate that human perception is an
important basis for analysis and supersedes any notational concept. It
will suggest, however, that a more inclusive consideration of all
approaches is necessary. In conclusion, a combinational model which
draws upon and develops existing analysis methodology (perceptual and
computational) will be proposed.
| Item Type: |
Article
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| Keywords: |
Development; Combinational Model; Analysis; Acousmatic Music;
Maynooth Musicology; |
| Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Arts & Humanities > Music |
| Item ID: |
9466 |
| Depositing User: |
IR Editor
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| Date Deposited: |
09 May 2018 12:55 |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
Maynooth Musicology: Postgraduate Journal |
| Publisher: |
Maynooth Musicology |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
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