1. Romantic Music and Literature - Schumann and E.T.A. Hoffmann
(e.g. the tempo, mood, character of each movement and each theme contrasts from the previous and the following movement or theme). ... For example, all of the movements are written in an ABA form " however, the B sections are sometimes so outrageously contrasting from the A section that it often sounds as though there are two separate pieces written in one movement. ... The theme of sudden constant changes in both of the artists' respective works can be further explained and understood by their alter egos. ... The overall piece can be seen as imperfect and unfinished when listening ...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate