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What did Takemitsu combine in his music?

  • Oriental and occidental elements

  • Jazz and blues

  • Rock and classical

  • Pop and folk

Answer

Takemitsu's music seamlessly blends Oriental and Occidental elements, creating a unique and captivating sound. He masterfully incorporates traditional Japanese instruments and scales with Western harmonies and instrumentation, resulting in compositions that evoke both the ancient and the modern, the East and the West. This fusion of musical traditions allows Takemitsu to explore a wide range of emotions and textures, creating a distinctive and evocative musical language.
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