Klangwelt

sound world; sonic universe of a piece or composer

noun KLANG-velt Rare

Usage Note

Klangwelt is used in music criticism to describe the characteristic sonic atmosphere of a composer or work. Die Klangwelt Debussys differs fundamentally from that of Beethoven.

Examples

"Die Klangwelt dieser Oper ist von orientalischen Einflüssen geprägt."

Natural Translation

The sound world of this opera is shaped by oriental influences.

Literal Translation

The sound-world of this opera is marked by oriental influences.

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