Definite Quote by Anton Webern
“The time was simply ripe for the disappearance of tonality. Naturally this was a fierce struggle; inhibitions of the most frightful kind had to be overcome, the panic fear, 'Is that possible, then?' So it came about that gradually a piece was written, firmly and consciously, that wasn't in a definite key any more.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Music and Modernity, Anton Webern, 1925
The era demanded abandoning tonal keys, a struggle that required overcoming fear and doubt.
In simple terms: Music moved beyond traditional keys.
Key Takeaway
Embrace artistic risk.
Themes
innovation
courage
artistic evolution
Mood
challenging
introspective
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- composition
- performance
- education
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Atonality
creative struggle
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront creative fear?
- What does “tonality” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Listeners may resist unfamiliar sounds.
