Absolute vs. Program Music? Dramaturgical Topics and Program-Related New Formal Strategies as Alternatives to an Outdated Perception Pattern

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The study aims to challenge the outdated dichotomy between absolute and program music by introducing new frameworks for understanding musical expression.
Introduced dramaturgical theory to analyze instrumental compositions with and without programmatic elements.
Examined the influence of programmatic aspects on formal innovations in music.
Utilized examples from German, French, and Polish composers from the long 19th century.
Proposed a new perspective that transcends the binary view of absolute and program music.
Demonstrated how dramaturgical topics can shape musical experience, enriching interpretations of classical and romantic pieces.
Highlighted the emergence of formal strategies that operate independently of programmatic content.

This article explores new formal strategies in music, revealing insights on absolute versus program music interpretations.

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Stefan Keym (2025) studied this question.

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