# Jaroslav Volek

> Jaroslav Volek was a Czech musicologist, semiotician who developed a theory of modal music. His theory included ideas of poly-modality and alteration of notes that he called "flex," which result in what he called the system of flexible diatonics. He applied this theory to the work of Béla Bartók and Leoš Janáček. He wrote General Theory of Art based on semiotic concepts in 1968.

*Czech music educator and musicologist (1923-1989)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Educator
- **Category:** Educators
- **Born:** 1923-07-15
- **Died:** 1989-02-23
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Jaroslav Volek was a Czech musicologist, semiotician who developed a theory of modal music. His theory included ideas of poly-modality and alteration of notes that he called "flex," which result in what he called the system of flexible diatonics. He applied this theory to the work of Béla Bartók and Leoš Janáček. He wrote General Theory of Art based on semiotic concepts in 1968.

## Fame
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