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Many things that were surprising
when they were first introduced are
no longer surprising now that people
are used to them. For example: When
many American audiences first heard
the music from the Broadway musical
The Lion King, the unique
sounds of traditional African music
were new, surprising, and "cool."
Over time, as The Lion King
became popular and as Americans became
more familiar with African music,
the rhythms and sounds of African
music no longer seemed "new."
Composers express ideas through the
music they create. Throughout history,
composers often expressed themselves
by creating fresh musical sounds that
audiences had never heard before.
Many composers have surprised and
even shocked their audiences with
their new musical ideas! But as time
passes, people become familiar with
new musical sounds, and the music
no longer seems extreme. In this section,
you will learn about composers who
have had an "Xtreme" impact
on music—during their lifetimes
and now!
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