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Sturm und Drang

Designation for a period in the preclassical era (app. 1770-1780). Means storm and stress. It found its most potent expression in serious, minor-key works, full of sudden and sometimes violent dynamic effects. A number of Haydn's symphonies from his middle period are in this style (No 44,45,49).

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