genressymphonic
Genressymphonic is a term used in contemporary music discourse to describe a practice that fuses symphonic or orchestral idioms with materials drawn from multiple genres, including rock, jazz, electronic, pop, folk, and world musics. It functions as an umbrella concept rather than a fixed genre, emphasizing large-scale form and the cohesive integration of diverse musical languages within a single work.
Origin and usage: The term emerged in the early 21st century among music scholars, composers, and critics
Characteristics and techniques: Core features include hybrid instrumentation (strings, brass, winds, percussion combined with amplified or
Reception and examples: Critics note the approach’s ambition and accessibility, while others question identity and cohesion