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Post-minimalism

Post-minimalism is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of minimalist music. Explore its 1 subgenres, key artists and related styles.

About Post-minimalism

Post-minimalism is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of minimalist music.

Post-minimalism has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Totalism.

From Wikipedia

Postminimalism is an art term coined (as post-minimalism) by Robert Pincus-Witten in 1971 and used in various artistic fields for work which is influenced by, or attempts to develop and go beyond, the aesthetic of minimalism. The expression is used specifically in relation to music and the visual arts, but can refer to any field using minimalism as a critical reference point.

In music, postminimalism refers to music following minimal music.

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What is Post-minimalism?

Post-minimalism is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of minimalist music.

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