About Lowercase
Lowercase is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of reductionism and minimal music.
From Wikipedia
Lowercase is an extreme form of ambient minimalism in which very quiet sounds are amplified to extreme levels. Minimal artist Steve Roden popularized the movement with an album entitled Forms of Paper, in which he made recordings of himself handling paper in various ways. These recordings were commissioned by the Hollywood branch of the Los Angeles Public Library.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Lowercase.
- ↑ reductionism
- ↑ minimal music
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Lowercase?
Lowercase is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of reductionism and minimal music.
Where and when did Lowercase originate?
Lowercase originated in United States in the 1990s.