chance music

Chance music, also known as aleatory music, is a style of composition where elements of the music are left to chance or are determined by random methods. This could involve using dice, random number generators, or other unpredictable processes to decide aspects like pitch, rhythm, or instrumentation. The goal is to embrace spontaneity and unpredictability, allowing performances to change every time they are played. Pioneered by composers like John Cage, chance music challenges traditional notions of musical structure and composition, encouraging listeners to experience music in a fresh and often surprising way.