Why are American composers generally much worse than European composers?

American music started late and its cultural heritage is not as deep as that of Europe. American composers are generally much worse than European composers.

American music originated from Indian music. After a long period of development, American music didn't have a unique American style until the beginning of the 20th century, and achieved the same important position as western countries' music culture. Prior to this, the music of various nationalities or races lived in this land of the United States, and there were also professional music brought by European musicians from European countries. After a long period of mutual influence and integration, they promoted the formation and development of American music.

/kloc-At the beginning of the 8th century, in order to improve the singing level, many priests wrote books to guide singing. At the same time, with the increase of immigrants and the gradual prosperity of some big cities, secular music began to become active. European instruments such as violin, guitar and Harper Secord became popular, and professional musicians appeared. 173 1 year, 1 concert was held in Boston. The usual concert programs include patriotic songs, opera arias and traditional folk songs. Sometimes there are some instrumental works with or without titles. On this basis, the first American-born composers were born. Compared with European music, the works of American composers at that time were considered immature.

/kloc-At the beginning of the 0/9th century, many European musicians came to the United States, and they brought far more advanced musical level and skills than the United States. 1848 After the European Revolution, a large number of German musicians moved to the United States. They obviously changed the musical taste of Americans who are used to hymns, and also brought great influence to the creation of young American composers.