Definition of serialism in English:

serialism

noun ˈsɪərɪəlɪz(ə)mˈsɪriəˌlɪzəm

mass nounMusic

A compositional technique in which a fixed series of notes, especially the twelve notes of the chromatic scale, are used to generate the harmonic and melodic basis of a piece and are subject to change only in specific ways. The first fully serial movements appeared in 1923 in works by Arnold Schoenberg.
See also twelve-note
Example sentencesExamples
- At the same time he was rapidly developing his musical style on the basis of Schoenberg's serialism, the rhythmic methods of Stravinsky and Messiaen, and Webern's tightly integrated approach to composition.
- He had bequeathed an enormous legacy, and had cast a great influence over 20th century music, with many composers having at least experimented with note rows and serialism even if they were not totally immersed in these techniques.
- Although he was greatly influenced by his teacher's 12-note method he adopted a freer version of serialism, and some of his techniques deviate from Schoenberg's principles.
- These composers returned to Korea with contemporary Western compositional styles, techniques including serialism and genres including electronic and computer music.
- This work, written in 1975, is closely derived from the slow movement of Rochberg's Third String Quartet - an important signpost in the composer's movement away from serialism.

Derivatives

serialist

adjective & noun ˈsɪərɪəlɪstˈsɪriələst

Music

It's either some unlistenable Czech serialist, or some unknown Baroque clavichordist.
Example sentencesExamples
- One might suggest that he turned away from the complexity of the serialist school where it seemed that complexity equaled meaning.
- He would also have us believe that somehow, serialists and atonalists could bury expression in their music by piling on the mathematical base on which their music was founded.
- Fortunately, I stumbled upon the serialist composers and their work - people who used strict mathematical formulas to structure their music composition, effectively generating music out of numbers.
- The serialists / atonalists wrapped themselves in quasi-mathematical systems at the expense of the subjective, though they insisted that the works were meant to be expressive.

Definition of serialism in US English:

serialism

nounˈsɪriəˌlɪzəmˈsirēəˌlizəm

Music

A compositional technique in which a fixed series of notes, especially the twelve notes of the chromatic scale, are used to generate the harmonic and melodic basis of a piece and are subject to change only in specific ways. The first fully serial movements appeared in 1923 in works by Arnold Schoenberg.
See also twelve-tone
Example sentencesExamples
- This work, written in 1975, is closely derived from the slow movement of Rochberg's Third String Quartet - an important signpost in the composer's movement away from serialism.
- These composers returned to Korea with contemporary Western compositional styles, techniques including serialism and genres including electronic and computer music.
- At the same time he was rapidly developing his musical style on the basis of Schoenberg's serialism, the rhythmic methods of Stravinsky and Messiaen, and Webern's tightly integrated approach to composition.
- Although he was greatly influenced by his teacher's 12-note method he adopted a freer version of serialism, and some of his techniques deviate from Schoenberg's principles.
- He had bequeathed an enormous legacy, and had cast a great influence over 20th century music, with many composers having at least experimented with note rows and serialism even if they were not totally immersed in these techniques.

单词	serialism
释义	Definition of serialism in English: serialism noun ˈsɪərɪəlɪz(ə)mˈsɪriəˌlɪzəm mass nounMusic A compositional technique in which a fixed series of notes, especially the twelve notes of the chromatic scale, are used to generate the harmonic and melodic basis of a piece and are subject to change only in specific ways. The first fully serial movements appeared in 1923 in works by Arnold Schoenberg. See also twelve-note Example sentencesExamples At the same time he was rapidly developing his musical style on the basis of Schoenberg's serialism, the rhythmic methods of Stravinsky and Messiaen, and Webern's tightly integrated approach to composition. He had bequeathed an enormous legacy, and had cast a great influence over 20th century music, with many composers having at least experimented with note rows and serialism even if they were not totally immersed in these techniques. Although he was greatly influenced by his teacher's 12-note method he adopted a freer version of serialism, and some of his techniques deviate from Schoenberg's principles. These composers returned to Korea with contemporary Western compositional styles, techniques including serialism and genres including electronic and computer music. This work, written in 1975, is closely derived from the slow movement of Rochberg's Third String Quartet - an important signpost in the composer's movement away from serialism. Derivatives serialist adjective & noun ˈsɪərɪəlɪstˈsɪriələst Music It's either some unlistenable Czech serialist, or some unknown Baroque clavichordist. Example sentencesExamples One might suggest that he turned away from the complexity of the serialist school where it seemed that complexity equaled meaning. He would also have us believe that somehow, serialists and atonalists could bury expression in their music by piling on the mathematical base on which their music was founded. Fortunately, I stumbled upon the serialist composers and their work - people who used strict mathematical formulas to structure their music composition, effectively generating music out of numbers. The serialists / atonalists wrapped themselves in quasi-mathematical systems at the expense of the subjective, though they insisted that the works were meant to be expressive. Definition of serialism in US English: serialism nounˈsɪriəˌlɪzəmˈsirēəˌlizəm Music A compositional technique in which a fixed series of notes, especially the twelve notes of the chromatic scale, are used to generate the harmonic and melodic basis of a piece and are subject to change only in specific ways. The first fully serial movements appeared in 1923 in works by Arnold Schoenberg. See also twelve-tone Example sentencesExamples This work, written in 1975, is closely derived from the slow movement of Rochberg's Third String Quartet - an important signpost in the composer's movement away from serialism. These composers returned to Korea with contemporary Western compositional styles, techniques including serialism and genres including electronic and computer music. At the same time he was rapidly developing his musical style on the basis of Schoenberg's serialism, the rhythmic methods of Stravinsky and Messiaen, and Webern's tightly integrated approach to composition. Although he was greatly influenced by his teacher's 12-note method he adopted a freer version of serialism, and some of his techniques deviate from Schoenberg's principles. He had bequeathed an enormous legacy, and had cast a great influence over 20th century music, with many composers having at least experimented with note rows and serialism even if they were not totally immersed in these techniques.
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