Spectral music

Spectral music is a compositional approach that focuses on analyzing and using the natural overtones and spectrum of sounds to create music. It emphasizes understanding the sound’s color, texture, and timbres by examining their internal frequency components. Instead of traditional harmony or melody as a starting point, spectral music derives its material directly from the spectral analysis of sounds, often shifting or manipulating these spectra to generate new sonic textures. This approach allows composers to explore rich, complex sounds and emphasize the physical characteristics of sound itself, resulting in music that highlights the intrinsic qualities of tone and timbre.