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Expressionism

By Espie Estrella, About.com

Definition: This term was first used to describe paintings during the late 19th century and was later adapted to describe other art forms. Expressionist music is subjective, spontaneous and expresses the composers emotions.
Examples: "Wozzeck" by Alban Berg.

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