Pronunciation: /ˈmɪnɪməˌlɪz(ə)m/
noun
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1a movement in sculpture and painting which arose in the 1950s, characterized by the use of simple, massive forms.
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2an avant-garde movement in music characterized by the repetition of very short phrases which change gradually, producing a hypnotic effect.
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3deliberate lack of decoration or adornment in style or design: his living room was a testament to minimalism