STORM AND STRESS IN MUSIC.

The article examines how German music and literature in the middle and late 18th century were influenced by the storm-and-stress (SAS) style of writing characterized by emotional turbulence of various kinds. Topics covered include the musical works influenced by the style including the three-act Italian opera "Lucio Silla," by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the elements of SAS music including the use of sharp dynamic contrasts and rhythmic thrust, and the style's link with instrumental music.