Reduction (music)

Two-hand piano reduction of the "Lacrimosa" from Mozart's Requiem, arranged by Carl Czerny. playⓘ
Four-hand piano reduction of the "Lacrimosa" from Mozart's Requiem, arranged by Czerny. playⓘ

In music, a reduction is an arrangement or transcription of an existing score or composition in which complexity is lessened to make analysis, performance, or practice easier or clearer; the number of parts may be reduced or rhythm may be simplified, such as through the use of block chords.

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