Musical expression
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Musical expression is that element of musical performance which embodies a consistently recognizable emotion, ideally causing a sympathetic emotional response in its listeners.[1] The emotional content of musical expression is distinct from the the emotional content of specific sounds (e.g., a startlingly-loud 'bang') and of learned associations (e.g., a national anthem), but can rarely be completely separated from its context.
The components of musical expression continue to be the subject of extensive and unresolved dispute. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
[edit] References
- ^ London, J., Musical Expression and Musical Meaning in Context.
- ^ Avison, C., 1752, Essay on Musical Expression
- ^ Christiani, A.F., 1885, The Principles of Expression in Pianoforte Playing
- ^ Lussy, M., 1892, Musical Expression: Accents, Nuances, and Tempo, in Vocal and Instrumental Music
- ^ Darwin, C., 1910, The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals
- ^ Sorantin, E., 1932, The Problem of Musical Expression: A Philosophical and Psychological Study
- ^ Davies, S., 1994, Musical Meaning and Expression
