Impressionism Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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time period?
A
Between 1890-1920
2
Q
Origin?
A
France, influenced by Impressionist painters like Monet.
3
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Characteristics? (3-4)
A
Use of modal and whole-tone scales (avoiding strong tonal centers).
Emphasis on tone color and atmosphere over strict form.
Unresolved harmonies and ambiguous tonality (blurred harmonic progressions).
Use of parallel chords (planning) rather than functional harmony.
4
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Composers? (2)
Hint: 20th century major composers
A
Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel
5
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Musical Forms & Genres?
A
Short piano pieces, orchestral works, ballet, opera.
Programmatic music (evoking scenes, nature, and moods).
6
Q
Why was impressionism developed?
A
As a reaction against Romanticism and Germanic music (e.g., Wagner, Brahms).
