expressionism in Japanese
expressionism in Japanese is 表現主義, 表現主義音楽 — expressionism means an arts movement in which artists represented their inner feelings rather than depicting the world as it objectively appeared.
expressionism in Japanese
表現主義
Pronounced: hyōgenshugi
A movement in the arts in which the artist did not depict objective reality, but rather a subjective expression of their inner experiences.
表現主義音楽
A somewhat analogous genre in early 20th century music.
What does "expressionism" mean?
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noun An arts movement in which artists represented their inner feelings rather than depicting the world as it objectively appeared.
"Expressionism rejected realistic depiction in favour of raw emotion."
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noun A related style found in early twentieth-century music.
"Musical expressionism emerged in the early twentieth century."
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expressionism in a sentence
- Expressionism rejected realistic depiction in favour of raw emotion.
- The painter's expressionism is clear in his distorted, intense figures.
- Musical expressionism emerged in the early twentieth century.
- His atonal compositions are often linked to musical expressionism.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "expressionism" in Japanese?
"expressionism" in Japanese is 表現主義, 表現主義音楽. expressionism means: An arts movement in which artists represented their inner feelings rather than depicting the world as it objectively appeared.
How do you pronounce 表現主義?
"expressionism" in Japanese is 表現主義, pronounced "hyōgenshugi".
How do you use "expressionism" in a sentence?
Example: "Expressionism rejected realistic depiction in favour of raw emotion." In Japanese, "expressionism" is 表現主義, 表現主義音楽.
Are there other ways to say "expressionism" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "expressionism": 表現主義, 表現主義音楽.
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