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Genre: minimalism

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Parent Genre: classical

Minimalism is a genre of music that emerged in the 1960s and is characterized by the use of repetitive patterns and simple harmonic structures. It often features electronic instruments and a focus on texture and atmosphere rather than melody or lyrics. The genre has been influential in the development of ambient music and has been associated with a number of notable composers and performers.


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Piano, Accordion, Cello, Trumpet, Guitar, Trombone, Clarinet, Violin, French Horn, Oboe, Flute, Drum Kit, Vocals, Keyboard/Piano, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer

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Ambient 1: Music For Airports (Remastered 2004)
1978
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The Truman Show (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2009
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The Belly of an Architect
1987
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The Piano: Music From The Motion Picture
1993
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Love Is Overtaking Me
2008
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Terry Riley: A Rainbow in Curved Air & Poppy Nogood and the Phantom Band
1969
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The Pavilion Of Dreams
1978
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Late Night Tales: Belle and Sebastian, Vol. 2
2012
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Between
2000
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Music for 18 Musicians
1998
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Last Night The Moon Came Dropping Its Clothes In The Street
2009
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Volcano Songs
1997
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Hamel: Let It Play - Selected Pieces 1979-1983
1979
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Bryars: Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet
2016

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List of minimalism artists

Here is a list of minimalism artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the minimalism genre. You can find out what minimalism genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

#namepopularityfollowers
1 37 61201
2 34 79188
3 60 619362
4 58 96073
5 26 17780
6 51 207681
7 44 225967
8 24 30635
9 61 726480
10 45 106110
11 52 254425
12 32 35139
13 39 54166
14 12 6646
15 21 1699
16 13 17564
17 41 13326
18 26 31562
19 37 41428
20 15 1147
21 32 24223
22 3 586
23 45 130460
24 12 1230
25 37 49158
26 26 9075
27 10 2233
28 20 16143
29 23 569
30 35 18202
31 2 1423
32 12 4081
33 18 245
34 1 19
35 15 504
36 9 1678
37 14 1083
38 7 742
39 14 1046
40 10 4456
41 15 21707
42 4 882
43 9 7233
44 4 620
45 3 1288
46 3 1193
47 3 605
48 31 8968
49 26 1937
50 17 23395
51 1 290
52 1 332
53 1 150
54 1 424
55 28 6883
56 23 1548
57 29 8240
58 3 638
59 11 7032
60 21 3731
61 3 1937
62 8 506
63 20 1483
64 17 3186
65 19 3259
66 15 2280
67 4 652
68 4 4493
69 17 1270
70 15 4475
71 15 1594
72 1 490
73 5 2273
74 5 113
75 6 709
76 1 68
77 4 229
78 1 133
79 1 286
80 1 811
81 2 139
82 1 47
83 1 180
84 1 307

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