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avant music

[/əˈvɑːnt ˈmjuːzɪk/]
noun
música de vanguarda
1. Experimental or innovative music that pushes the boundaries of conventional musical forms, styles, and techniques; often characterized by unconventional instruments, structures, and compositional methods
The composer's avant music challenged traditional notions of melody and harmony.
A música de vanguarda do compositor desafiou noções tradicionais de melodia e harmonia.
2. Music at the forefront of artistic innovation, typically ahead of mainstream taste and appreciation
Avant music festivals showcase cutting-edge works from contemporary composers.
Festivais de música de vanguarda apresentam obras inovadoras de compositores contemporâneos.
Synonyms
experimental musicavant-garde musiccontemporary classical musicinnovative music
Antonyms
mainstream musicclassical musiccommercial musicpopular music

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
música de vanguarda
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
música experimental
Often used interchangeably in cultural contexts
Portugal
música de vanguarda
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

push the envelope
think outside the box
break new ground
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