Experimentalism
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 An experimental practice or tendency, especially in the arts uncountable, usually
"By playing up the lushness of Webern’s “Langsamer Satz” and the experimentalism of Beethoven’s “Serioso” Quartet, for example, they created the impression that Beethoven was the more adventurous composer."
- 2 an empirical doctrine that advocates experimental principles wordnet
- 3 An empirical or pragmatic approach which emphasizes the importance of experimentation uncountable, usually
"Finally, I argued that moderate experimentalism and IAE can help resolve these different kinds of conflicts."
- 4 an orientation that favors experimentation and innovation wordnet
Example
More examples"By playing up the lushness of Webern’s “Langsamer Satz” and the experimentalism of Beethoven’s “Serioso” Quartet, for example, they created the impression that Beethoven was the more adventurous composer."
Etymology
From experimental + -ism.
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