Colotomic Structures

From Advancing Music Theory
This lesson is part of the Rhythm, Meter & Form category.

Objectives[edit]

  • Students will become familiar with colotomic structure.

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Class Activities[edit]

  • Discussion and definitions of colotomy
  • Analysis of music written in a colotomic structure
  • Group performance of a piece in colotomic structure

Assignments[edit]

  • Identification and analysis of colotomy in written and recorded music

Notes[edit]

  • Mbenga-Mbuti Pygmy music shares structural similarities with Balinese Gamelan music.