“I think the origin of all this clamour for tonality is not so much the need to sense a relationship to the tonic, as a need for familiar chords: let us be frank and say "for the triad"; and I believe I have good reason to say that just so long as a certain kind of music contains enough such triads, it causes no offence, even if in other ways it most violently clashes with the sacred laws of tonality.”
Quote by Alban Berg
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Alban Berg
Alban Berg (February 9, 1885 - December 24, 1935) was an Austrian composer, one of the most significant figures in 20th-century music. Known for his unique musical style and innovative approaches to traditional harmony, Berg's works have had a profound impact on subsequent composers. more
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