art song

Art song, in the Western classical music tradition, can be broadly defined as a short piece, typically for solo voice with piano (though can be with other collaborative instrumental) accompaniment, of serious artistic intent.

Art Song in English – 50 Songs by 21 American and British...

• Acrostic Song (Del Tredici)
• Alleluia (Rorem)
• The Astronomers (Hundley)
• At the mid hour of night (Britten)
• At the River (Copland)
• Bright is the ring of words (Vaughan Williams)
• Central Park at Dusk (Duke)

The goal of Art Song performance is direct and simultaneous communication of tone and word, with the word-painting and feelings of the poet and composer both touching and palpable. The accompanist should provide the harmonic significance of the sung melody, and is not merely background to support the singer!

An art song is characterized by serious lyrics and piano accompaniment. Art songs are composed in several forms, including strophic form, which repeats the same music for each verse of the poem, and through-composed form, which has different music for each verse of the poem.

Enhances Creativity and Skill Creativity can be linked to art and music, but there are many hidden benefits not everyone may be aware of. Music and art both encourage kids to express themselves which can lead to the development of innovation skills.

The term is used for any kind of song in contemporary German and Dutch, but among English and French speakers, lied is often used interchangeably with "art song" to encompass works that the tradition has inspired in other languages as well.

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On their own, art and music share the common element of evoking an emotional response. But together, they heighten the listening and viewing experience. A painting that is complemented by music can unlock new emotions and interpretations from the viewer.

Art and music are basic human functions. Humankind and art cannot function without one another. We have the burning desire to create, whatever it may be and however tiny or grand. The interaction with sound is unavoidable, either to make it or take pleasure in it.

Lied is the German word for "song," with Lieder as its plural form. Within the realm of the Western music tradition, however, Lied refers more specifically to an art song for voice and piano set to a German poetic text.

Many art songs use some version of the ABA form (also known as “song form”), with a beginning musical section, a contrasting middle section, and a return to the first section's music.

The 7 elements of art are line, shape, value, color, texture, space, and form.