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.
Answer
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.
More Information
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
