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Ben Johnston

American composer (1926-2019) · United States · Musicians · Died at 93

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Benjamin Burwell Johnston Jr. was an American contemporary music composer, known for his use of just intonation. He was called "one of the foremost composers of microtonal music" by Philip Bush and "one of the best non-famous composers this country has to offer" by John Rockwell.

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Just perfect fifth on D. The perfect fifth above D (A+, 27/16) is a syntonic comma (81/80 or 21.5 cents) higher than the just major sixth above C (A♮, 5/3),[19] 27/16 ÷ 9/8 = 3/2.Just perfect fifth on D. The perfect fifth above D (A+, 27/16) is a syntonic comma (81/80 or 21.5 cents) higher than the just major sixth above C (A♮, 5/3),[19] 27/16 ÷ 9/8 = 3/2.

Awards

Guggenheim Fellowship1959

Musicians from the United States 6

Deems Taylor49.0Bobby Short49.0George Morgan49.0Wesley Singerman49.0Joanna Simon49.0John D. Arnold49.0

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 2019 · aged 93

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