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In Young's Theatre of Eternal Music, what was a distinct feature of their performances?

  • Wearing unusual costumes

  • Long pieces with sustained tones

  • A lot of visual elements

  • Using only percussive instruments

Answer

Young's Theatre of Eternal Music was a performance art group that was active from 1962 to 1974. They were known for their long pieces with sustained tones, which often lasted for hours. The group's performances were often described as meditative and hypnotic, and they had a significant influence on the development of avant-garde music and performance art.
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