Wagnerism

Noun

Meaning

The philosophical and artistic ideals put forward by the composer and theatre director Richard Wagner.
Synonym: Wagnerianism

An attachment, sometimes fanatical, to the music of Wagner.

The use of the Wagner Act, a form of labour union legislation.

Examples

Hyslop (1980), p. 69 Baudelaire's writings contributed to the elevation of Wagner and to the cult of Wagnerism that swept Europe in the following decades. Source: Internet

Debussy became a frequent participant at Stéphane Mallarmé 's Symbolist gatherings, where Wagnerism dominated the discussion. Source: Internet

The more conservative critics complained about "Wagnerism" and the subordination of the voice to the noise of the orchestra. Source: Internet

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