Der Modernismus
Example: Der Modernismus in der Musik brachte radikale Kompositionsstile hervor.
Definition
"Der Modernismus" in music refers to a movement characterized by radical changes in composition styles, breaking away from traditional forms and embracing innovation, experimentation, and new techniques in sound and structure during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Etymology
The term "der Modernismus" comes from the German adaptation of 'modernism,' which itself derives from the Latin 'modernus,' meaning 'just now' or 'recent.' Did you know? The word gained prominence as artists and musicians sought to define new, contemporary approaches that departed from classical traditions.
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