mendelssohnian

Example:While most composers of the Romantic era admired Mendelssohn's works, the anti-mendelssohnian critics found his music too refined and formal.

Definition:Opposed to or critical of the music and compositional style of Felix Mendelssohn.

Example:The movement in music that shifted from romantic to neoclassical can be seen as a reaction against the rich, emotional nature of mendelssohnian music, advocating for a return to more stark and less elaborate style.

Definition:Relating to or characterized by a revival of classic principles or forms, typically in architecture, literature, or music.