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Reductionism is a form ofimprovised music that developed towards the end of the 20th century, centered in Berlin, London, Tokyo, and Vienna.[1] The key characteristics of the music includemicrotonality,extended techniques, very soft and quietdynamics, silence, and unconventional sounds and timbres.[1]
Some of the names associated with reductionism areRadu Malfatti,[2]Toshimaru Nakamura,Axel Dörner andRhodri Davies. The London-based movement has been described as New London Silence.[3]