Arabesque
Romantic works
Definition
A decorative, flowing piece characterized by ornamental melodic lines, often with delicate filigree figuration. The title evokes the ornamental patterns of Arabic art and architecture.
Historical Context
Schumann wrote two Arabesques for piano, and Debussy's two Arabesques (L. 66) are among the most frequently performed early French Impressionist works. The term suggests sensuous decoration rather than structural argument.
Works (4)
- Arabesque No. 1 in E major Key E major
- Arabesque No. 2 in G major Key G major
- Arabesque in F major, Op. 16 No. 2 Key F major
- Arabesque