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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
Get the minimalist music mug.To win as a result of miraculous circumstances, despite being in a losing position. Especially in the case of sporting triumph. Not to be confused with "homer".
Comes from Australian speed skater Steven Bradbury's win in the 1000m at the 2002 Winter Olympics when every other skater crashed on the last corner.
Comes from Australian speed skater Steven Bradbury's win in the 1000m at the 2002 Winter Olympics when every other skater crashed on the last corner.
Guy: Holy shit. You were coming last and yet won the race when every other car was involved in a massive pile-up.
Driver: Looks like I just pulled a bradbury.
Driver: Looks like I just pulled a bradbury.
by HumphreyB May 13, 2006
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Passenger: WTF!?!?
Passenger: WTF!?!?
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