The Emergence Machine

Twelve Tone Technique

abstract · Music · Level 11 · E9

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Emergence definition

Musical composition using all 12 chromatic scale notes equally often and not in a key is a method of creating music that challenges traditional tonal harmony.

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Historical origin

Origin word
twelve-tone technique
Origin language
English

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Prerequisites

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  • Composition L8 (requires)
    Musical composition method using all 12 chromatic scale notes equally often & not in a key.
  • Musical L10 (requires)
    Musical composition method using all 12 chromatic scale notes equally often & not in a key.