The purpose of this thesis is to trace and analyze the use of symmetry in the music of Thelonious... more The purpose of this thesis is to trace and analyze the use of symmetry in the music of Thelonious Monk and Steve Coleman. A comparative analysis of concepts and terminology from western art music theory is used and translated to a jazz context. Transcriptions of compositions, solo improvisations, and musical analysis describe the use of several instances of symmetry in the music of Monk and Coleman. Findings include the interaction and intuitive role that symmetry plays with musical notions of form, melody, harmony and rhythm. The importance of this work resides in expanding the knowledge of music theory and music analysis into jazz theory that can be applied to the music of other major jazz musicians.
The purpose of this thesis is to trace and analyze the use of symmetry in the music of Thelonious... more The purpose of this thesis is to trace and analyze the use of symmetry in the music of Thelonious Monk and Steve Coleman. A comparative analysis of concepts and terminology from western art music theory is used and translated to a jazz context. Transcriptions of compositions, solo improvisations, and musical analysis describe the use of several instances of symmetry in the music of Monk and Coleman. Findings include the interaction and intuitive role that symmetry plays with musical notions of form, melody, harmony and rhythm. The importance of this work resides in expanding the knowledge of music theory and music analysis into jazz theory that can be applied to the music of other major jazz musicians.
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