Expressionism in Music
Expressionism in music is an artistic movement that emphasizes the conveying of intense, often turbulent emotions through dissonance, fragmented structure, and unconventional harmony. Unlike traditional musical forms that seek to harmonize and balance, Expressionism often deliberately avoids conventional beauty, focusing instead on expressing raw, inner experiences and psychological states. Characterized by its use of atonality, chaotic rhythms, and stark contrasts in dynamics, Expressionist music aims to evoke deep emotional responses, reflecting the complexities and anxieties of the human psyche. This style is closely associated with composers like Arnold Schoenberg, who sought to move beyond the limitations of the Romantic era to explore the depths of human expression.
