Empfindsamkeit

It is translated as sensitive style. It was the North German equivalent of Style Galant in 1750-1780. The romantic variety of Rococo style. Tries to arrive at an expression of true and natural feelings, anticipating to some extent the Romanticism of the nineteenth century.&nbspIt aims to portray subjective expression, especially melancholy. Typical example is CPE Bach's music. WF Bach's music also falls into this category. The volkstumliche Lied and Singspiel are the results of this movement.