Question

Minimalism as an artistic movement was a: Group of answer choices a) reaction against the complexity of serialism and the randomness of chance music. b) simplification of nonwestern thought and musical styles. c) way to create popular works quickly and with little effort. d) natural outgrowth of the late romantic style.

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) reaction against the complexity of serialism and the randomness of chance music.

Step-by-step explanation:

Minimalist music is characterized by a steady beat, clearly tonal, and a hypnotic repetition of short melodic patterns or motives. Example is Adams - Short Ride on a Fast Machine