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20th and 21st century classical music
20th and 21st century classical music covers modern and contemporary classical approaches, including experimental uses of sound and technology.
Level relevance: introduced at Higher; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
In Music Technology, this style is relevant when analysing how recording, electronic sound, extended techniques, editing, and production choices affect modern classical work.
Topics
Styles and genresListeningContext
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- Higher Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for Higher technology skills, technology concepts, and music concepts.