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In music theory, the tritone is defined as a musical interval spanning three adjacent whole tones (six semitones). [1] For instance, the interval from F up to the B above it (in short, F–B) is a tritone as it can be decomposed into the three adjacent whole tones F–G, G–A, and A–B.
This chapter presents a typology of the demonic in the music of Liszt, and seeks to answer the questions: what impact did his representations of the demonic have on his stylistic development as a composer? Do demonic elements appear even where Liszt has not chosen to indicate their presence by title?
D iabolus in Musica means "The Devil in Music". In medieval times, high clergymen had a habit of debating esoteric theological themes - such as "How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?".
In the ‘70s and ‘80s many prog rockers have been loyal proponents of diabolus in musica. The beginning of Rush’s “YYZ” is all triads, King Crimson use a descending tritone in “Red” and Primus play flatted fifths throughout the South Park theme song.
28 wrz 2023 · The tritone, often referred to as the “devil’s interval,” is a musical interval with a rich and controversial history. In this exploration, we’ll delve into the origins of the tritone, its historical significance, and its role in shaping the music we know today.
24 cze 2023 · Once branded "diabolus in musica" or "devil's interval," the tritone has come a long way to earn its place in modern music. From its strict avoidance in medieval church music, to its frequent use in rock and metal, to the classical music of the 20th and 21st centuries.
3 kwi 2024 · L’association entre musique et puissances maléfiques a traversé les siècles, depuis le Moyen Âge jusqu’à la scène metal. Tour d’horizon des avatars diaboliques en musique.
