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Cowell's music was considered:

  • Conventional

  • Avant-garde

  • Neo-classical

  • Jazz-based

Answer

**Avant-garde**, meaning "at the forefront," described Cowell's musical style. As an unconventional composer, he challenged traditional harmonies and explored innovative approaches to creating music, pioneering techniques such as tone clusters and rhythmic complexities. By breaking away from established norms, Cowell pushed the boundaries of musical expression and influenced the development of contemporary composition.
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