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ur·text U0152750 (ûr′tĕkst′, o͞or′-)n. The original text, as of a musical score or a literary work. [German : ur-, original; see Ursprache + Text, text (from Middle High German, from Late Latin textus); see text.]Urtext (ˈuːrtɛkst) n1. (Linguistics) the earliest form of a text as established by linguistic scholars as a basis for variants in later texts still in existence2. (Music, other) an edition of a musical score showing the composer's intentions without later editorial interpolation[from ur- original + text]ur•text (ˈʊərˌtɛkst, ˈɜr-) n. (sometimes cap.) the original form of a text, esp. of a musical composition. [1950–55] urtext
urtextThe foundation, origin, or roots of something, especially an artistic work or cultural phenomenon; the original source or inspiration for many similar or related things that followed it. The term was originally applied to the earliest versions of scripture, literary works, and musical compositions but is now used more broadly. I think The Catcher in the Rye can be seen as the urtext for the many novels about disillusioned teens that followed it. The urtext of the movement seems to be a speech he gave 10 years ago. |