word
Avant-Garde
ah-von-GARD
/ˌævɒnˈɡɑːrd/Listen
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avantgarde
Dictionary meaning
Innovative, experimental work that pushes the boundaries of accepted norms — from French military term for advance troops; in art, literature, and music, avant-garde movements (Dadaism, Abstract Expressionism, Serial Music) challenge conventions and anticipate future mainstream trends
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