What does "lisztomania" mean?

A feverish enthusiasm for the music of Franz Liszt.

What is a synonym for "lisztomania"?

Common synonyms include: liszt fever.

Lisztomania

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Noun

1
A feverish enthusiasm for the music of Franz Liszt. historical, uncountable
"Lisztomania swept across Europe. Despite their obvious sensationalism, Liszt's concerts in the 1840s established the format of our modern-day piano recital. He was the first to play entire programs from memory (not reading from music)."

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liszt fever

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"Lisztomania swept across Europe. Despite their obvious sensationalism, Liszt's concerts in the 1840s established the format of our modern-day piano recital. He was the first to play entire programs from memory (not reading from music)."

Etymology

From Liszt + -o- + -mania, named after Hungarian composer Franz Liszt (1811–1886). Coined as German Lisztomanie by Heinrich Heine in 1844.

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