https://doi.org/10.36719/2663-4619/111/39-44
Gunay Mammadova
Nakhchivan State University
PhD in Art History
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6072-7135
gunaymammadova6565@gmail.com
Modern Styles of Music: Development and Characteristics of Minimalism,
Pointillism, and Aleatoricism
Abstract
The article is dedicated to the analysis of three main modern styles that emerged and developed in music at the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century – minimalism, pointillism, and aleatoricism. Each style introduced new approaches, structures, and aesthetics in musical language, breaking traditional musical concepts and establishing new aesthetic standards. Minimalism is characterized by the use of simple and repetitive elements, directing composers toward rhythmic and harmonic repetitions. Pointillism, on the other hand, is based on thinking of each note and melody as separate “points,” thus creating music that is built on individual points and details. Aleatoricism involves the inclusion of chance and random elements into musical structures, freeing the development and structure of music from any pre-established rules. The development of these styles has caused a wave of significant change and innovation in the music world, expanding the boundaries of musical composition. The article explains in detail the conditions of emergence, development, and impact of each of these styles in music, highlighting their importance and role in contemporary music.
Keywords: music, new styles, minimalism, pointillism, aleatoricism