Reductionism (music)

Not to be confused with the reductionist philosophy.

Reductionism is a form of improvised music that developed towards the end of the 20th century, centered in Berlin, London, Tokyo, and Vienna.^[1] The key characteristics of the music include microtonality, extended techniques, very soft and quiet dynamics, silence, and unconventional sounds and timbres.^[1]

Some of the names associated with reductionism are Radu Malfatti,^[2] Toshimaru Nakamura, Axel Dörner and Rhodri Davies. The London-based movement has been described as New London Silence.^[3]

See also

• Electroacoustic improvisation
• Onkyokei