MUS 1302 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Tableau Vivant, Song Cycle, Syphilis
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Romantic characteristics in music (and the other arts) Nationalism the desire among artists and composers to intentionally create and/or celebrate his/her own national identity within their artistic creations. Exoticism the desire among artists and composers to intentionally create and/or celebrate a foreign national identity within their artistic creations. Program music instrumental music that is associated with a story, poem, idea, or scene. The nonmusical association is usually specified by a title or by explanatory notes within the concert program. Chromatic harmony the use of chords and pitches that do not function normally within the diatonic tonal system of major and minor keys. The use of chromatic harmony creates a heightened emotional or evocative effect while also loosening the aural sense of key and tonic. Salons semi-private gatherings in the homes of the upper-middle and aristocratic classes: a venue for various artistic activities, including chamber music, poetry readings, tableau vivant, etc. Also an important venue for political and philosophical debate.
