Arnold Schönberg

20th century classical, expressionist classical, 1910s, tense, unsettled, austere, sparse chamber ensemble, angular string section, operatic soprano, classical recording, restless, shifting tempi

sacred oratorio, early modernism, expressionist choral, 1910s, solemn, anguished, dense mixed choir, restrained acoustic opera orchestra, operatic soprano, classical recording, solemn, processional

grand opera, expressionist opera, early modernism, 1920s, tense, tragic, intense, dense acoustic opera orchestra, angular string section, operatic soprano, classical recording, dramatic, shifting

20th century symphony, late romantic, 1900s, expansive, restless, dramatic, lush full symphony orchestra, expansive string section, instrumental, classical recording, flowing, with abrupt shifts

20th century concerto, twelve-tone serialism, early modernism, 1930s, tense, lyrical, austere, angular solo violin, sparse chamber orchestra, instrumental, classical recording, restless, shifting

20th century keyboard music, twelve-tone serialism, early modernism, 1920s, austere, playful, tense, pointillistic piano, sparse chamber orchestra, instrumental, classical recording, brisk, mechanical

late romantic, early modernism, 20th century classical, 1900s, expansive, brooding, expansive string section, lush full symphony orchestra, instrumental, classical recording, flowing, expressive

expressionist classical, atonal music, early modernism, chamber music, 1910s, tense, unsettled, sparse chamber ensemble, pointillistic piano, operatic soprano, classical recording, restless, shifting

twelve-tone serialism, 20th century classical, early modernism, 1930s, austere, tense, sparse chamber orchestra, angular solo violin, operatic soprano, classical recording, restless, mechanical