Polytonality becomes Atonality: Gustav Holst, Mars - Repertoire
: Holst uses a large orchestra, including a solo euphonium and heavy percussion like thundering timpani and a gong, to create a "martial soundscape". Gustav Holst - Mars
: The piece is famous for its clashing keys and bitonality (playing in two keys at once), which results in a sense of sheer terror and violence. Inspiration & Origins Polytonality becomes Atonality: Gustav Holst
Polytonality becomes Atonality: Gustav Holst, Mars - Repertoire
: Holst uses a large orchestra, including a solo euphonium and heavy percussion like thundering timpani and a gong, to create a "martial soundscape".
: The piece is famous for its clashing keys and bitonality (playing in two keys at once), which results in a sense of sheer terror and violence. Inspiration & Origins