Neo-classicism Flashcards
1
Q
How was it a reaction against late Romanticism?
A
The unrestrained emotionalism and perceived formlessness
2
Q
What could it be described as a ‘call to order’ after what?
A
the experimental ferment pf the early 20th Century
3
Q
What happened to orchestras?
A
They were reduced
4
Q
What was there an emphasis on?
A
Rhythm and contrapuntal texture
5
Q
What, however, was updated or expanded?
A
Tonal harmony
6
Q
What was there a concentration on?
A
‘Absolute music’- with no meaning or emotional value
7
Q
What period in the 18th Century did it draw inspiration from?
A
The Baroque period
8
Q
Where was it particularly popular?
A
In France during the interwar years
9
Q
Who was key to the style who had citizenship in France?
A
Stravinsky
