20th Century Music

There was an extensive use of different timbre and effects, vague melodies, and innovative chords.

The term expressionism was probably first applied to music in 1918 especially to Arnold Schoenberg. It used atonal and dissonant.

Combines two familiar or simple ideas together creating new sounds.

Mixed with Renaissance, Baroque, and modern trends as well. Sought to re – evaluate the old ways of music.

The absence of traditional rules on harmony, melody, and rhythm.