“The first and most important thing to be said about contemporary music in America is that the word 'contemporary' has no meaning.”

— Milton Babbitt

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About Milton Babbitt

Composer • American

Milton Babbitt was a pioneering American composer, music theorist, and teacher, renowned for his contributions to serial and electronic music. A member of the music faculties at Princeton University and later the...

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