Some items are only available on campus or will require authentication via EUID and Password at the point of use.

Advanced Search

Sonic "Alchemy": An Original Composition for Piano and Electronics with Critical Essay

Bihe Wen
Resource Type:
Thesis/Dissertation (Online)
Publication:
[Denton, Texas] : University of North Texas, 2018
Related Series:
NT thesis, Music (Complete); [volume] 2018
Connect to online resource

AvailabilityUpdate URL to this section

Location Call Number Availability Request
Music Online Resources Electronic Thesis
Linked above

More Details

Summary:
Abstract: This paper presents the history and the theoretical study of mixed music and focuses on two piano solo works and two mixed electroacoustic compositions for piano and electronics. By discussing the working process and giving the analysis of the original composition Alchemy for piano and electronics, this paper investigates the relationship between cause, source and spectromorphology, reflecting how the concept of energy-motion trajectory are embodied in this mixed electroacoustic work. Alchemy is a mixed composition for piano solo and 8-channel fixed electronics focusing on the gestural play and sonic expression. The live piano part explores the gestural sound played with a slide (cup), paper clip, and objects placed inside the piano. The 8-channel electronics part is mainly derived from the recorded acoustic piano. It extends the sonic potential of source materials and presents the diverse vectorial movements of spatialization.
Table of Contents:
  • Part I, Critical essay. Introduction ; Piano inside and outside: literature review of Alchemy ; Before composing Alchemy: conception and practicality ; Composing Alchemy: from raw materials to finished work ; Conclusion
  • Part II, Alchemy. Performance notes ; Score.
Author/Creator:
Wen, Bihe , author
Contributors:
Kokoras, Panayiotis, 1974- , major professor
Languages:
English
Language Notes:
Item content: English
Main Work:
Sonic "Alchemy": An Original Composition for Piano and Electronics with Critical Essay [by Wen, B.]
Related Series:
NT thesis, Music (Complete); [volume] 2018
Subjects:
Composition (Music)
Electronic composition
Piano and electronic music — Scores
Piano and electronic music
Genres:
Academic theses
Art music
Scores
Dissertation Notes:
M.A. ― University of North Texas, 2018.
General Notes:
Discipline: Composition.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 42-43).
Description based on: Online resource; title from PDF title page (UNT Digital Library, viewed April 16, 2020).
Physical Description:
1 online resource (vi, 74 pages) : illustrations, music.
Digital Characteristics:
text file
Call Numbers:
Electronic Thesis
OCLC Numbers:
1269305721