Rhythm in Electronic Music

摘要: Rhythm will be differentiated from its traditional definitions. I am not seeking a justification of beat-based or metered electronic music; I am not looking to revitalize the waltz. My aim is to generate alternative perspectives of rhythm and begin to formulate a new rhythmic organization particular to computer music. The background of this paper is drawn from the context of contemporary concert music and in particular, the rhythmic concerns expressed by Edgar Varèse. His approach to rhythm will be addressed as a point of reference and departure.Although rhythm is inherent in any time-dependent medium, it is not restricted to time-dependent mediums and therefore this term is used in a variety of contexts. For the whole of this paper, I present research of time dependent arts as well as plastic arts, in connection with computer music research, to organize historical and progressive views on rhythm. An inclusive survey of rhythmic inventions found throughout the arts and sciences will provide insight into the organization of sound and will examine and facilitate the following views particular to computer music: