Cosmophonia: Musical Expressions of Astronomy and Cosmology
Description:
Astronomy and music are both fundamental to cultural identity in the form of various musical styles and calendrical systems. However, since both are governed by incontrovertible laws of physics and therefore precede cultural interpretation, they are potentially useful for insight into the common ground of a shared humanity. This paper discusses three compositions inspired by different aspects of astronomy: Solstitium e Equinoctium, a site-specific composition for four voices and metal pipes inv…
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Date:
August 2018
Creator:
DiFalco, Elaine
Partner:
UNT Libraries