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Address excessively long 'artists' list. (Split? Trim? Remove?)
Rewrite beginning section. Make it more introductory
Add additional sections, each dealing with facets of the subject. (Brainstorm more on discussion page)
History
Academic v. popular experimental music
Scientific v. artistic experimentation
Why experimental? Section discussing the motives of experimental composers and performers
Compare to other Music Genre articles to get ideas for improvement.
"Techniques" section contradicts the idea that experimental music defies tradition; attributing techniques makes it systemic, which means it is no longer groundbreaking, which means it is no longer experimental.
Article focuses exclusively on European traditions of experimental music. Is there any reason at all for this?