Aspects of the relationship between music, geometry and number in the own work, “O”

Abstract

The present research proposes an introspection on my own work „O” for trombone and percussion, both in terms of: (1) the symbolic content originating from the interaction of the domains mentioned in the title, (2) the form, as sound architecture, (3) as well as a possible decryption of the act of creation, as a result of the first two, viewed from and through the interiority of the composer in the process of mental-theoretical preparation that generated the actual composition, sprinkled on journey. To begin with, a few considerations will be presented on the relationship between music and the geometry and symbolism of numbers, especially the sign in the title and a few of its interpretations. There will be a brief analysis regarding the segments and structures that make up the form, with the mention of some scales, melodic, rhythmic, timbral particularities, viewed in correlation with the script and (possibly) originating from the script. From the beginning of the process of creating the piece, I had in mind the possibility of presenting the piece as an abstract instrumental theater, with choreographic inlays.