Tone poem

A tone poem is a piece of orchestral music that tells a story, paints a scene, or conveys a mood without words. Composers use musical elements like melodies, harmonies, and dynamics to evoke specific images or emotions, similar to how a written story or painting does. It’s a free-flowing, expressive form that allows the music to explore a narrative or theme in a single, cohesive work. Think of it as a musical question, scene, or idea being expressed through the colors and textures of orchestral sound.