Abstract:The term Affektenlehre (doctrine of the affections) and the Swedish word affekt indiscussions about 17th-century and early 18th-century music
The meaning of words can shift or change over time, which can lead to misconceptions. This article discusses potential misconceptions in the use of, on the one hand, the term ‘doctrine of the affections’ or ‘theory of the affections’ (Swe. affektlära) and, on the other hand, the Swedish word affekt as an equivalent to the 18th-century German term Affect, in discussions a… Show more
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