I. Planes of discourse in fixed media electroacoustic music: A comparative study and application of analytical approaches, and, II. Three Movements for String Orchestra.

摘要

Part I of this study presents a comparative examination and application of representative approaches to the analysis of fixed media electroacoustic music. Electroacoustic works for fixed media present particular challenges for analysis, thereby warranting a specific analytical approach. Although there are a number of identifiable elements that can be said to distinguish fixed media electroacoustic music from other types of music, this study is conducted from the perspective that most fundamental is the potential for multiple planes of discourse.There have been numerous analytical strategies published by scholars in the area of electroacoustic music analysis. However, while many of these strategies effectively illuminate activity within certain planes of discourse, none deal comprehensively with the interconnection between these planes. The present study combines elements of several representative analytical methodologies in a multi-layered approach.The purpose of analysis (as considered in this study) is to explore the relationship between the listener/analyst's subjective perspective and the musical "object." Therefore, rather than seeking to produce an authoritative analytical product, this study seeks to develop an overall strategy for the analysis of fixed media electroacoustic music. In this way, this study fills a gap in the existing scholarship dealing with electroacoustic music analysis.Chapter 1 outlines the intentions of this study and considers the state of scholarship in the area of electroacoustic music analysis. Chapter 2 is comprised of the comparative study itself, which is followed in Chapter 3 by the application of elements of the approaches considered in this study to four contrasting fixed media electroacoustic works. Chapter 4 considers the findings in Chapters 2 and 3, addressing the potential for (and ramifications of) interconnection between planes of discourse and also considers the benefits and drawbacks of a comprehensive strategy for the analysis of fixed media electroacoustic music.Part II of this study is comprised of a three movement composition for string orchestra.