Het modernisme
Example: Het modernisme in de muziek bracht nieuwe klanken en ritmes.
Definition
"Het modernisme" in music refers to a movement characterized by the introduction of new sounds, rhythms, and compositional techniques that broke away from traditional styles, aiming to innovate and reflect modern life and sensibilities in the early 20th century.
Etymology
"Het modernisme" comes from the Dutch word "modernisme," which is derived from the French "modernisme," itself stemming from "moderne" meaning modern. It reflects a cultural shift embracing modern ideas, especially in art and music, starting in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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"Het modernisme" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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