Context and style

Question 1

How is this an example of Impressionism?

Answer 1

Term borrowed from French painting of the period where the interest was in conveying the impression of movement and light.
Fluid rhythms (complex rhythms which disguise a regular pulse)
Chords used for the colours they create rather than functionally. This results in successions of gentle dischords that obscure any sense of tonality.
Melodic variation rather than development of motifs.
Subtle orchestral textures.