Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
les-six
Noun
lɛ sɪks
Definition
Les Six, translated as ‘The Six’, is a group of six French composers from the early 20th century who shared a common interest in developing a new national style of music that departed from the romanticism popular at the time.
Examples
- Les Six included distinguished composers such as Darius Milhaud and Francis Poulenc.
- The works of Les Six often featured playful rhythms and bold harmonies.
- Many musicologists study Les Six to understand the transition in European music during the 20th century.
Meaning
The term refers to a collective of avant-garde composers who aimed to create music that embraced the modernity of their era, emphasizing clarity, simplicity, and the influence of folk music.
Synonyms
- French 20th-century composers
- Avant-garde musicians
- Modernist composers
