A form of art music that represents new forms of ideas, stories or emotions. It is intended to evoke unusual musical ideas. It is based on the composer's ability to interpret non-musical ideas to musical ones. Usually it creates a scene, image or mood in the minds of the listeners. It stands for itself and is intended to be appreciated without any preference to other variables of nature. It is exclusively applied to works in the European classical music tradition, particularly those from the Romantic music period of the 19th century, during which the concept was popular, but pieces which fit the description have long been a part of music.
Some composers use "leitmotif"which is a musical motive used to represent an extramusical character or idea. Others simulate natural sounds such as water or bird's song through simular musical representation. To listen to a program music, the listener uses his imagination on the story of the music.
Hector Berlioz (1803- 1869) was one of the composers who used the symphony to compose program music. he composed program symphonies like " Symphonie Fantastique" and " Harold in Italy". Each part of the symphony has a descriptive title.
"Harold in Italy" of Berlioz is an example of a program symphony that was based on a poem by Lord Byron, " Childe Harold's Pilgrimage". Each part of the composition has a title.
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- www.wikipedia.com
- Mojica, Angelina. Sedigo, Angelita. Señeres, Charito. Villafuerte, Rodelia. Honing Your Skills Through MAPEH. page 61. 2008. JO-ES Publishing House, Inc.
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