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  • Essay / Musical Analysis: The Stars And Stripes Forever - 566

    It is a masterpiece of minimalism, a style of composition that involves the winding of compact, melodic patterns and repetitive rhythms into a complex network of musical textures. For example, the piece opens with the flute motif which is neither similar to that of the woodcut that coalesces moments later, nor related to the motif produced by the brass instruments lying around. However, all three motifs produce an atmosphere of excitement and energy, with a captivating musical motif that propels the audience into the heart of the composition. In addition, the composer's use of the orchestra produces more colors than what we observe in minimalist music.