The term title music was first proposed by Liszt, but the earliest title music work is usually considered to be Beethoven's "Sixth Symphony - Pastoral". The birth of Berlioz's "Symphony Fantasy" and "Harold in Italy" prompted the publication of Liszt's article "Berlioz and His Harold Symphony", which clarified the title Definition of music.

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The origin of title music can be traced back to the 16th and 17th centuries, in the Joscan Renaissance ballads and Bach's "Capriccio for a Brother's Journey", The descriptive and symbolic elements of title music appear in instrumental works such as Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons"; title music was further developed during the classicism period. Romanticism emerged in the 19th century, and the pursuit of freedom and advocating individualism became the spirit of the times during this period. Romanticism is reflected in music by emphasizing the expressive meaning of music and bringing lyrical and emotional factors to an important position. Romantic music pursues more freedom, movement, strong passion, more changes, sharp contrasts, dramatic conflicts and the extremes of various emotions. In order to better express emotions, music has opened its own door and is closely connected with literature, drama, fine arts and other arts.

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