MINIMALISM is a Twentieth Century style which developed in the USA in the 1960s. It is very repetitive, being based on simple rhythmic and melodic figures which are constantly repeated with very slight changes each time.
Unlike some C20 music it tends to feature CONSONANT, rather than DISSONANT, HARMONY.
Like IMPRESSIONISM and ROMANTIC music, it is a style which is used quite often in film and tv music.
Key composers include Steve Reich and Philip Glass.
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