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What style stood in contrast to C.P.E. Bach's'empfindsamer Stil'?
Mannered galant style
Baroque style
Classical style
Romantic style
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Mannered galant style, in contrast to C.P.E. Bach's'empfindsamer Stil' (sensitive style), was a music style that emerged during the late 18th century. This style emphasized polished elegance, restraint, and formal refinement. It was associated with the Rococo aesthetic movement, known for its decorative and ornamental qualities. Mannered galant style was marked by its symmetry, simplicity, and avoidance of strong emotions, offering a pleasing and agreeable musical experience.
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