A STUDY ON POLYRHYTHMS AS A BUILDING DEVICE IN AFRICAN PIANISM

By: ADEOLA MOFOLAFOLUWA TOMILOLAMaterial type: TextTextPublisher: Mountain Top University MUSIC August,2023Edition: Bayo O’Yemi. Ph. DDescription: 73pSubject(s): MusicSummary: This study examines polyrhythm as a building device in African Pianism, challenging its perception as a mere stylistic feature. By exploring the cultural significance of polyrhythms in African music and analyzing the original composition "Ìkìlò," we demonstrate how polyrhythms drive musical ideas and create complex textures. The research encourages composers to embrace polyrhythms as essential compositional resources, enriching their artistic expressions in African Pianism and beyond
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This study examines polyrhythm as a building device in African Pianism, challenging its perception as a mere stylistic feature. By exploring the cultural significance of polyrhythms in African music and analyzing the original composition "Ìkìlò," we demonstrate how polyrhythms drive musical ideas and create complex textures. The research encourages composers to embrace
polyrhythms as essential compositional resources, enriching their artistic expressions in African Pianism and beyond

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