Exam 2 Flashcards
where did the term “impressionism” come from
Monet’s Impression: Sun Rising
in paintings the the intent was to ___ paint an ___ representation of things, but the artists momentary ___
not, exact, impression
in paintings, the emphasis was on ___ - not ___
mood, intellect
in impressionist painting, what is the most important element
light
name three impressionist painting artists
monet, manet, renoir
in impressionist literature, name the two symbolist poets
mallarme, verlaine
the focus of impressionist literature was not the exact representation of words, but rather on ___ and ___ of the words`
imagery, sound
What was the impressionist period a reaction to
German romanticism and emotional drama of Wagner
this period is ___ rather than ____
sensuous, intellectual
the music is more subtle, melody more ___, colorful harmonies, and ___ emphasized
obscure, orchestration
in paintings, the play of ___ on water or ___ through leaves lent themselves to ___ imagery
light, sunlight, musical
traditional forms like ___ and ___ seemed outmoded to the impressionists
sonata, symphony
impressionists focused on short ___ forms like ___ and ____
lyric, preludes, nocturnes`
impressionism was a reaction to ___ but also carried n some of the traditions like ___ and emphasis on ___
romanticism, lyricism, mood
in the impressionism period, the musical center of the world shifted from Vienna to ___
Paris
elements new to impressionism, Pentatonic and ___ ___ scale, Church ___, triadic ___ (___ chords), frequent change of ___ ___ and ___ progressions which did not conform to functional harmony
whole tone, modes, 9th, tonal center, chord
which composer was a child prodigy
Claude debussy
at what age did Claude Debussy enter the Paris consortium?
11
at what age did Claude Debussy write his 1st major orchestral work, ____ (title)
32, Prelude to Afternoon of a Faun
Debussy culminated work of the 1890’s opera ___ that catapulted him to fame. he worked on it for ___ years
Pelleas and Mellisande, 10
which composer’s music is described as transparent and airy.
Claude Debussy
Claude Debussy’s music has moldy and ___ which are often obscure.
meter
which composer hated the term impressionism
Claude Debussy
name Claude Debussy’s 4 major orchestral works
Faun, Three Nocturnes, La Mer, Iberia
what instrument of Debussy’s works are his most important compositions?
piano
Debussy’s piano works are comparable to ___ and his etudes are dedicated to ___
chopin, chopin
