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Invention of Impressionism
Harmonies don't always resolve/ non western scales/ vague tempo, meter and harmony. -
Invention of Maximalism
Typically a large orchestration and complex harmony. As the name describes, the sound is supposed to be very large, or at its maximum. -
Prélude a “L’apres-midi d’un faune”
A tone poem based on the symbolist Stéphane Mallarmé’s poem -
Brahms Dies
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Debussy's Suite bergamasque is published
This suite includes one of Debussy's most famous pieces, Clair de Lune. -
"Solome" Strauss
Solome is an opera by Strauss. This opera includes the famous Dance of Seven Veils. -
Invention of Expressionism
The ideas of traditional music go out the window. The 12 tone method is part of expressionism. -
Mahler Dies
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Rite of Spring
A ballet that broke all of the norms in music, choreography, and content. -
WWI Begins
The war led to maximalism becoming less popular. Also, composers became anti Wagner. -
Debussy's Death
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WWI Ends
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"Boléro" by Ravel
Ravel's most popular piece. It was originally written as a ballet.
