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4′33″[a] is a modernist composition[b] by American experimental composer John Cage. It was composed in 1952 for any instrument or combination of instruments; the score instructs performers not to play their instruments during the entire duration of the piece throughout the three movements. It is divided into three movements,[c] lasting thirty seconds, two minutes and twenty-three seconds, and one minute and forty seconds, respectively,[d] although Cage later stated that the movements' durations can be determined by the musician. As indicated by the title, the composition lasts four minutes and thirty-three seconds and is marked by a period of silence, although ambient sounds contribute to the performance. 4'33" was conceived around 1947–48, while Cage was working on the piano cycle Sonatas and Interludes. Many prior musical pieces were largely composed of silence, and silence played a notable role in his prior work, including the aforementioned Sonatas and Interludes. His studies on Ze

4′33″ - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 1952 modernist composition by John Cage 4′33″ Modernist composition by John Cage Original Woodstock manuscript of the composition Year 1952 Period Modernist music Duration 4 minutes and 33 seconds Movements Three Premiere Date August 29, 1952 Performers David Tudor 4′33″ [ a ] is a modernist composition [ b ] by American experimental composer John Cage . It was composed in 1952 for any instrument or combination of instruments; the score instructs performers not to play their instruments throughout the three movements. It i

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