What term did Partch use to describe his music?
Corporeal
Concrete
Surreal
Celestial
Answer
Partch described his music as "corporeal" to indicate that it is concerned with the human body and its physical sensations. He believed that music should be experienced with all of the senses, and that it should evoke a physical response in the listener. His music is often characterized by its use of unusual instruments and sounds, and it often has a driving, rhythmic quality.
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