Colotomic Structures

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This lesson is part of the Rhythm, Meter & Form category.

Objectives

  • Students will become familiar with colotomic structure.

Resources

Readings

  • Sumarsam. "Melodic Organization." (Introduction to Javanese Gamelan, 2002).
  • J. Becker. "Hindu-Buddhist Time in Javanese Gamelan Music." (The Study of Time IV, 1981: 161-172).

Tools

Class Activities

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

Assignments

  • Identification and analysis of colotomy in written and recorded music

Notes