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Richard Toop is credited with popularizing the term "New Complexity" in the 1980s, describing a school of composers that included figures such as Brian Fernie, Chris Dench, Richard Barrett, and James Dillon. However, the notion of being lumped together under one umbrella has been met with resistance, as each composer possesses distinct aesthetics and approaches that differ significantly despite their shared affinity for complex notation.