O romantismo
Example: O romantismo influenciou profundamente a literatura do século XIX.
Definition
"Romanticism" in music refers to the artistic movement that emphasized expression, emotion, and individualism, emerging in the late 18th to early 19th centuries. It influenced compositions by prioritizing dramatic intensity and exploring new harmonic and structural possibilities.
Etymology
The term "romanticism" originates from the Portuguese word "romantismo," which itself derives from the French "romantisme." It originally described medieval romances or tales and later evolved to denote an artistic and literary movement centered on emotion and imagination. Did you know that this word reflects a cultural shift toward valuing personal feeling over classical formality?
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