The characteristics present in the audio clip from John Adams, which contribute to its minimalist style are:
In music, a minimalist style is also known as minimal music, which is a form of art music that employs limited or minimal musical materials. The features of a typical minimalist music include repetitive patterns or pulses, steady drones, consonant harmony, reiteration of musical phrases etc.
The music of John Adams was categorized as minimalist although in interview he has categorized himself as a ‘post-style’ composer. While he employs minimalist techniques, such as repeating patterns, he is not a strict follower of the movement.
Many of his ideas in composition are a reaction to the philosophy of serialism and its depictions of “composer as scientist.” The Darmstadt school of 12 tone composition was dominant during the time that Adams was receiving his college education.
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