The title Quantasy is derived from “quantum fantasy.”  Generally, I used the word “quantum” to refer to that which is discrete or quantifiable.  The idea expresses itself in at least six ways.     1.  Discrete large-scale proportions arise from and bear a relationship to the energy potential of each musical idea.     2.  Sections are clearly demarcated, often by silence in conjunction with other means.     3.  Certain elements within sections are rigidly quantified.  Thus, specific registral, metric, or pitch material may govern an entire section.     4.  Within the two largest sections, motion is quantified on different layers (similar to period, phrase, and motive, for example), each layer behaving in a different manner.     5.  The idea of a quantum leap expresses itself in the sudden, large proportional/structural shift near the end of the piece.     6.  Lastly, the restless, highly active state of electrons absorbing and emitting quanta provided programmatic stimulus for the most active sections.