Experimental music consciously deviates from established musical norms (of a particular genre, or of music in general). Music of almost any genre can be considered experimental, but the term is often associated with the more abstract and challenging strains of Electronic music, Jazz, and Rock. Experimental music might explore new compositional techniques, new musical forms, unusual instruments, extramusical sounds, “extended technique” (playing instruments in unusual ways), microtonal scales, minimalism, unexpected stylistic fusions, abrasive timbres and rhythms, or experiments in any…
