De Snelheid – metric modulations

In this diagram, modulations where the semiquaver pulse remains the same but the bar length changes are shown horizontally; those where the length of a bar, or larger note values remains the same while the semiquaver pulse changes are shown vertically:

Note that some of the relationships are approximate because Andriessen doesn't want to use decimal points in his metronome markings. Also, the process becomes less strict towards the end of the piece.

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