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Pulse Patterns

Ferris - Morris, Samuel A.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1398272266

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2017, Master of Music (MM), Ohio University, Music Composition (Fine Arts).
Pulse Patterns is a work for string orchestra and three percussionists. Its rhythmic material explores the use of several speed ratios such as 4:3, 5:2, 5:4, and 3:2 as well as the layering of meters such as 9/8 time superimposed on a 4/4 pulse. The realization of rhythmic complexity in a large ensemble makes the distribution of rhythmic layers a primary issue. The pitched, hollow, wooden sound of the extended technique of col legno battuto serves as a basis for the timbre of the piece. To achieve this sound, the string player turns the bow and taps the strings with the wood of the bow. Approximately 11 minutes in length, the piece continually builds and subsides until the final violent chords.
Mark Phillips (Committee Chair)
Richard Wetzel (Committee Member)
Evan Antonellis (Committee Member)
96 p.
Composition; Music
String Orchestra and Percussion; polyrhythm; col legno battuto; post minimalism

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  • Ferris - Morris, S. A. (2017). Pulse Patterns [Master's thesis, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1398272266

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Ferris - Morris, Samuel. Pulse Patterns. 2017. Ohio University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1398272266.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Ferris - Morris, Samuel. "Pulse Patterns." Master's thesis, Ohio University, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1398272266

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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