kantelebased
Kantelebased is a term used to describe a stylistic and methodological approach in music and sound design that centers the timbre and playing idioms of the kantele, a traditional Finnish plucked zither, as foundational elements in composition and performance. The term treats the instrument not merely as a source of quotes or motifs but as the axis around which textures, tunings, and rhythmic ideas are organized.
Origin and scope: The phrase is used primarily in ethnomusicology, contemporary folk revival, and experimental music
Characteristics: Kantelebased works typically employ open or traditional kantele tunings, a focus on plucked and reverberant
Techniques and practice: Performances may feature live kantele playing, prepared or processed sounds, and spatialization to
Applications and reception: The approach appears in both academic studies and experimental music contexts, including soundtrack
Notable examples: As a relatively new or evolving label, kantelebased is used primarily as a descriptive category