Estonian Music Culture Overview

These flashcards cover significant periods, events, and concepts in the history of Estonian music culture.

The period of artificial mission in Estonia lasted from approximately __ to 1710.

the 13th century

In the period from 1710 to 1850, which power established its dominance in Estonia? __.

The Russian Empire.

During the societal changes from the mid-19th century until 1918, __ was a significant movement.

the national movement.

In independent Estonia from 1918 to 1940, cultural orientation was primarily directed towards __.

Europe.

The first Soviet occupation of Estonia took place between __ and 1941.

1940

During the German occupation (1941-1944), Estonian musicians faced a dual cultural life, encompassing both Western classics and __ music.

Estonian

The term __ refers to the period of relative liberation in the music scene during the late 1950s until 1968.

the thaw.

The __ saw the development of public concert culture and a focus on broader audiences in the late 18th and early 19th century.

public music culture.

The first general song festival in Estonia was held in __.

1869

The ___ was an organization established in 1924 that was closed during the Soviet occupation.

Estonian Academic Society of Music Artists.

Eesti Muusika Infokeskus was founded in __ and aims to promote Estonian composers' works.

1995

Eskipism in music refers to conscious distancing from __ during the various political eras in Estonia.

ideology.

The music of Heino Eller exhibits characteristics of __ and modernism influences.

decafonia.

The core idea of socialist realism in Soviet music included optimism and __.

collectivism.