samtidsmusik
Samtidsmusik, a Norwegian term, translates to "contemporary music" and generally refers to music composed in the present day, typically within the 20th and 21st centuries. It encompasses a vast and diverse array of styles, techniques, and aesthetic approaches, distinguishing itself from earlier historical periods of music. The term is often used in contrast to classical music of the past, highlighting its experimental nature and departure from traditional harmonic and melodic structures.
Key characteristics of samtidsmusik can include atonality, serialism, minimalism, electronic music, and various forms of experimental
The reception of samtidsmusik can vary widely, with some audiences finding it challenging or dissonant, while