The inheritance and development of polyphonic music theory in contemporary creation

Abstract

The goal of this study is to explore how polyphonic music theory is inherited and developed in contemporary musical creation. In contemporary society, music has become an extremely diverse field, with various styles and genres emerging. Amidst this diversity, understanding the inheritance and development of polyphonic music theory is of great relevance. On one hand, polyphonic music theory provides a rich resource for contemporary composers to draw upon, enabling them to create more complex and profound musical works. On the other hand, the contemporary musical environment also poses new challenges and opportunities for the traditional polyphonic music theory, which needs to adapt to new aesthetic demands and technological advancements.