Het expressionisme
Example: Het expressionisme in muziek drukt intense emoties uit.
Definition
"Het expressionisme" in music is a style that emphasizes the expression of intense emotions and subjective experiences, often through dissonance, unusual harmonies, and dramatic contrasts. It aims to evoke strong feelings rather than adhering to traditional melodic or structural conventions.
Etymology
The term "het expressionisme" comes from the Dutch word 'expressionisme,' derived from the French 'expressionnisme,' which itself originates from 'expression,' meaning 'to express.' This reflects the movement's focus on expressing deep emotional content. Did you know? Expressionism began as a reaction against realism and impressionism, emphasizing inner feelings over external reality.
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"Het expressionisme" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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