Gebrauchsmusik (ɡəˈbʁaʊ̯xsmuˌziːk) is a German term, essentially meaning `utility music,” for music that exists not only for its own sake, but which was composed for some specific, identifiable purpose. This purpose can be a particular historical event, like a political rally or a military ceremony, or it can be more general, as with m.....
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music intended, by virtue of its simplicity of technique and style, primarily for performance by the talented amateur rather than the virtuoso. ... [1 related articles]
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