Analysis of Schumann's "Fantasia" Melody Characteristics: Taking "Pattern Op.18" as an Example

Zhuoyao Xu

doi:10.54254/2753-7048/2026.ZJU31534

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Received: 27 January 2026

Published: 2 February 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7048/2026.ZJU31534

Article Type: Research Article

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Xu,Z. (2026). Analysis of Schumann's "Fantasia" Melody Characteristics: Taking "Pattern Op.18" as an Example. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,127,32-40.

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