Nationalist

Definition

Music which incorporates elements of folk music of the composer’s country. It emerged about the second half of the 19th century and was a type of Romanticism. Composers include Glinka, Smetana and Grieg.

Examples

Watch this performance of 'Vltava' from 'Ma Vlast' (My Fatherland)

Regardless of where it is performed, Elgar's 'Pomp & Circumstance' sounds essentially British.

Related concepts

• Romantic (N4)