What did Varèse liken the organization of his music to?
Crystallization
Oxidation
Evaporation
Metamorphosis
Answer
Crystallization, a process by which dissolved substances transform into solid crystals, served as Varèse's analogy for his musical approach. Like the rearrangement of atomic structures during crystallization, Varèse organized his music through the precise structuring of sound elements. This analogy reflects his emphasis on the systematic manipulation of musical materials to create a sense of order and coherence in his compositions.
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