The Modernism
Example: The Modernism movement in music challenged traditional harmonic rules.
Definition
"The Modernism" in music refers to a movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by a deliberate break from traditional harmonic rules and forms. It sought innovative approaches to composition, emphasizing new structures, dissonance, and experimentation.
Etymology
The term "the Modernism" derives from the word 'modern,' which comes from the Latin 'modernus,' meaning 'just now' or 'recent.' It was adapted to describe artistic and cultural movements that embraced new ideas and rejected classical conventions. Did you know? The musical Modernism movement was partly influenced by rapid technological and social changes of the era.
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"The Modernism" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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