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2 months ago | beth

What did Franz Liszt mean by 'symphonic poem'?

Franz Liszt coined the term 'symphonic poem' to describe a new genre of orchestral music that aimed to convey a narrative or depict an episode, character, or landscape. These works were one movement long, blending elements of symphony, opera, and program music.

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