tone poem

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Noun tone poem has 1 sense

symphonic poem, tone poem - an orchestral composition based on literature or folk tales
--₁ is a kind of musical composition, opus, composition, piece, piece of music

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Tone Poem

Definition:

A tone poem is a type of orchestral composition that aims to tell a story or evoke a specific mood or emotion through music. It typically does not follow a specific musical form or structure, allowing the composer to freely explore various themes, narratives, and musical ideas.

Example sentences:

The famous tone poem "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" by Richard Strauss is often associated with the iconic opening of Stanley Kubrick's movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Listening to Debussy's tone poem "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun" instantly transports me to a dreamy and ethereal world.
Ravel's tone poem "Boléro" builds tension and excitement as it repeats a single melodic theme, gradually adding layers of instrumentation.

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