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 (e.g., John Cage’s use of the I Ching, or Steve Reich’s process music), new musical forms, unusual instruments (e.g., the theremin, or Harry Partch’s homemade instruments), extramusical sounds…
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