On the Dynamics of the Grundgestalt

Vincenzo De Florio

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    Abstract

    As well known, Schönberg’s concept of Grundgestalt equals the initial element of a piece with the piece itself. Here I provide an interpretation of the Grundgestalt in the light of dynamic systems theory and propose a compositional model based on that interpretation. I show that the model can generate music from the orbits of certain dynamic systems and I exemplify this by means of two combinatorial procedures. Lessons learned thus far, including links to a number of compositions,
    are finally provided.
    Original languageEnglish
    Number of pages16
    Publication statusSubmitted - 1 May 2021

    Bibliographical note

    Submitted for publication in the Journal of New Music Research

    Keywords

    • Grundgestalt
    • Schönberg
    • generative music
    • Dynamic systems
    • Combinatorics
    • Philosophy

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