First Advisor
Elwood, Paul, 1958-
Degree Name
Master of Music
Document Type
Thesis
Date Created
5-1-2012
Department
College of Performing and Visual Arts, Music, Music Student Work
Abstract
Thai traditional music can be separated into four major styles as based on each region of Thailand. Although the music is pentatonic (anhemitonic), each style differs in sonority, rhythm, and melody. Western art music, especially the music of the 20th century, employs a wide range of compositional techniques that can be utilized with traditional Thai music to create new sounds. This thesis composition, “Thai Suite,” in four-movements for wind ensemble, with analysis, demonstrates how traditional Thai music can be integrated into contemporary Western compositional practices through the medium of the modern wind ensemble.
Keywords
Musical scores; Musical compositions; Wind ensembles
Extent
47 pages
Local Identifiers
SoponpongThesis2012
Rights Statement
Copyright is held by the author.
Recommended Citation
Soponpong, Sarinda, ""Thai Suite," With Analysis" (2012). Master's Theses. 21.
https://digscholarship.unco.edu/theses/21