Stephen Michael Reich

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Definition

Proper noun: - Stephen Michael Reich: An American composer, born in 1936, known as a pioneering figure in the development of minimal music. His work is characterized by the use of repetitive figures, slow harmonic rhythm, and canons.

Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The music of Stephen Michael Reich has influenced generations of composers.
    • We studied the phase techniques of Stephen Michael Reich in music class.
Advanced Usage
  • "Reichian": Pertaining to or characteristic of the musical style of Stephen Reich.
    • The piece had a distinctly Reichian use of rhythmic phasing.
Variants and Related Words
  • Steve Reich: A common shortened or informal reference to Stephen Michael Reich.
    • The album features early works by Steve Reich.
Synonyms
  • Composer: A person who writes music, especially as a professional occupation.
  • Minimalist: A composer associated with the minimalist school of music.
Related Terms
  • Minimalism: A style of music that employs limited or minimal musical materials, with which Reich is closely associated.
  • Phase music: A compositional technique, pioneered by Reich, where two identical repeating phrases move in and out of sync with each other.
Noun
  1. United States composer (born in 1936)

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