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A musical work composed by American experimental composer John Cage in 1952. Made up of 3 movements, it is comprised solely of four minutes and 33 seconds of silence. However in performance, the work is supposed to capture unintentional sounds such as audience whispers, coughs etc. It challenges the very definition of music.
Pretentious people claim to like it.
Pretentious people claim to like it.
Art student: John Cage's 4'33'' is so compelling and thought provoking. It makes those students at the conservatorium look like a bunch of show-offs. They just don't appreciate the sound of silence.
Sane man: You're a twat.
Sane man: You're a twat.
by HumphreyB May 16, 2006
Get the 4'33'' mug.A style of music originating in the 20th century. It is characterised by repeated motifs, varied slightly over a long period. Also common are long notes played over these repeated sections.
Interestingly enough, John Cage's famous silent piece 4'33'' is not considered minimalist, even though it is the most repetitive and minimal song ever composed.
Interestingly enough, John Cage's famous silent piece 4'33'' is not considered minimalist, even though it is the most repetitive and minimal song ever composed.
*music playing*
Guy #1: Hey your stereo is broken.
Guy #2: No that's a Philip Glass CD. It's minimalist music.
Guy #1: Hey your stereo is broken.
Guy #2: No that's a Philip Glass CD. It's minimalist music.
by HumphreyB May 13, 2006
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Passenger: WTF!?!?
Passenger: WTF!?!?
by HumphreyB May 12, 2006
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