What concept did Varèse focus on besides timbre?
Rhythm
Harmony
Melody
Dynamics
Answer
**Rhythm.** While timbre was a groundbreaking aspect of Varèse's music, he was equally focused on rhythm. His groundbreaking ideas included complex rhythmic patterns, the exploration of polyrhythms and irregular time signatures, and experimenting with unconventional sounds to enhance rhythmic expressiveness. Varèse's emphasis on rhythm created a new understanding of how rhythmic structures could shape and drive musical compositions.
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