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Minimalism

Minimalism is a genre. Minimalism grew out of Neoclassicism (music), contemporary classical, Drone Music, Contemporary Classical Music and Modern Composition. Its influence carried into Drone Music, Ambient, Post-minimalism, Sound Art and new age, which took the template somewhere else. The chart currently maps 12 connections around Minimalism. Open any neighbouring band or genre to trace where Minimalism came from and where it led.

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Roots — what shaped themLegacy — who they shapedKindred — same orbit
MinimalismNeoclassicism (music)contemporary classicalDrone MusicContemporary Classic…Modern CompositionDroneDrone MusicAmbientPost-minimalismSound Artnew ageElectronic Listening…

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Minimalism connections

Minimalism grew out of Neoclassicism (music), contemporary classical, Drone Music and Contemporary Classical Music, went on to shape Drone Music, Ambient, Post-minimalism and Sound Art. 12 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.

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