Musical Theory and Creativity

This lecture explores the parameters and dimensions of structuring sound, including pitch, rhythm, dynamics, and articulation. It delves into structuring techniques like beginning-middle-end, transitions, repetition, and gradual change, illustrated with examples from Bach's Cello Suite No. 1. The concept of continuity in music, Gestalt principles, and the use of closure, similarity, and continuation are discussed. The lecture also covers topics such as stochastic composition, aleatoric composition, and genetic form in music, showcasing the works of composers like Xenakis and Lutosławski.