goût mélangé
French composer
Definition
The 'mixed taste'; Telemann's term for his synthesis of German, French, and Italian stylistic elements within a single work or collection.
Interpretive Guidance
When performing Telemann, recognise that shifts in character within a piece often reflect these different national styles. French sections tend toward elegance and ornament; Italian sections toward energy and sequential drive; German sections toward contrapuntal depth.