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American composer and pioneer of minimalism, known for innovations in phasing, rhythmic structures, and influences from non-Western music.Born in New York City, Reich studied philosophy at Cornell University and composition at Juilliard. His early works like 'It's Gonna Rain' (1965) and 'Come Out' (1966) used tape loops to create phasing effects. Later pieces like 'Drumming' (1971) and 'Music for 18 Musicians' (1976) incorporated African and Balinese influences, establishing him as a leading ...