Musique Concrète

From Advancing Music Theory
This lesson is part of the Electronic Music & Sound Production category.

Objectives[edit]

  • Students will be familiar with the concept and history of musique concrète.
  • Students will be able to manipulate recorded sounds using digital audio software.
  • Students will be familiar with related electronic subgenera such as circuit bending and glitch music.

Resources[edit]

Class Activities[edit]

  • Discussion and demonstration of musique concrète in historical and contemporary contexts
  • Analysis of musique concrète in music of different styles
  • Manipulation of a recorded sound using digital audio software

Assignments[edit]

  • Identification and analysis of musique concrète in recorded music
  • Composition of a short musique concrète piece

Notes[edit]