Where did the genre, musique concrète, emerge in Europe?
In the post-war era
During the Renaissance
In the late 1700s
In the early 1900s
Answer
Musique concrète is a musical genre that emerged in the post-war era in Europe. It is characterized by the use of recorded sounds, including environmental sounds, as well as musical instruments. The genre was pioneered by composers such as Pierre Schaeffer and Pierre Henry, who experimented with the use of recorded sounds to create new musical forms.
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