Let now the chimneys blaze And cups o'erflow with wine; Let well-tuned words amaze With harmony divine.
Thomas CampionRead
I am now satisfied that the future music of this country must be founded upon what are called negro melodies. This must be the real foundation of any serious and original school of composition to be developed in the United States.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Dvorak emphasizes the importance of African American music as the foundation for a unique American musical tradition.
Antonin Dvorak, through this quote, expresses his belief that the future of American music should be rooted in the melodies of African American culture, which he sees as the essential basis for developing a distinct and original school of composition in the United States. He acknowledges the rich musical heritage of African Americans and advocates for its integration into the broader narrative of American music.
Themes
MusicMelodiesCompositionCultureHeritage
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about American music at a cultural festival.
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