Define expressionism music.
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The question is asking for a definition of expressionism in the context of music. This involves understanding the characteristics and significance of expressionism as a musical movement.
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Expressionist music features high dissonance, extreme dynamic contrasts, changing textures, 'distorted' melodies and harmonies, with angular melodies and wide leaps.
Expressionist music often features a high level of dissonance, extreme contrasts of dynamics, constant changing of textures, 'distorted' melodies and harmonies, and angular melodies with wide leaps.
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Expressionist music often features a high level of dissonance, extreme contrasts of dynamics, constant changing of textures, 'distorted' melodies and harmonies, and angular melodies with wide leaps.
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Expressionist music emerged in the early 20th century, characterized by its focus on expressing emotional experience over physical reality, often conveying angst and psychological turmoil.
Sources
- Expressionist music - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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