Main Point - Evolution/ Disintegration of Form
- Mozart - Classicism
mostly straightforward rhythmically and harmonically
recognized forms (sonata, minuet, variations)
climate - revolutions, patronage, Western Europe
- Smetana - Romanticism/ Nationalism
more harmonically and rhythmically complex
looser forms (altered sonata, extended scherzo, etc.)
more independent - self-expression - programmatic
other arts - Monet, etc.
Eastern Europe
- Volans - Minimalism
simple ideas repeated many times - no real form
rhythmic interest - techno
mid-twentieth century - South African/ Irish
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