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August 17, 2025

Sound Mimicry: An Old Trait of the New Music?

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Review of sound mimicry in Classical period music, suggesting connections to the New Music genre.

Sound mimicry appears as a distinct trait in the New Music, influencing its development and perceived originality.
Famous artists like Timotheus and Philoxenus clearly used sound mimicry techniques in their works, enhancing their compositions.
The assessment draws from historical analysis of vocal and instrumental music during the Classical period, notably in Ancient Greece.
The findings suggest sound mimicry, while not new, plays a role in the evolution of music genres and the inclusion of novel sounds.

Nina Almazova (2019) studied this question.

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