Playfulness in music : Orff and Wesley-Smith

Anne Power

Playfulness in music : Orff and Wesley-Smith

Anne Power

School of Education

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Abstract

The similarities between the writing of Australian composer Martin Wesley-Smith and Orff are discussed. Wesley-SmithÃƒÂ¢Ã¢"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢s 'Flash' from 'Boojum!' and Orff's 'Carmina Burana' and 'Music for Children' are analytically compared for connections in rhythmic energy and playfulness in word setting and musical games.

Original language	English
Number of pages	6
Journal	Musicworks
Publication status	Published - 2005

Keywords

Australia
Orff, Carl, 1895-1982
Wesley-Smith, Martin
games with music
instruction and study
music

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