Music Impressionism

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A style of music and of painting that avoids definite forms or obvious statements, instead highlighting suggestion and atmosphere. It was seen in music, paintings, and literature.

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Impressionism

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Years of Impressionism

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1870-1920

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What do Impressionists focus on?

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particular ATMOSPHERE or MOOD rather than following traditional harmonic or formal structures.

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Impressionist composers used this to to evoke specific emotions and sensations.

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colorful and innovative harmonies

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They often utilized extended harmonies, chromaticism, and non-traditional chord progressions to create a sense of?

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ambiguity and fluidity

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Impressionist music have this so that it mirrors the flow of a natural phenomena.

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fluid and free-flowing rhythms

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contributes to the improvisational quality of the music, giving performers room to interpret the music with a sense of spontaneity.

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Rhythmic flexibility

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is a special scale in music that sounds a bit mysterious and dreamy. It’s easy to understand because it only uses one type of step, which we call a “whole step.“

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whole-tone scale

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Whole-tone scale formula

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Root - Whole Step - Whole Step - Whole Step - Whole Step - Whole Step - Whole Step

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occur when two or more musical voices or parts move together in the same direction by the same interval.

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Parallel or gliding chords

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refers to sounds that don’t quite fit together nicely and might sound a bit harsh or tense. It’s like when you hear two notes played together that don’t sound very pleasant, causing a feeling of “musical discomfort.”

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Dissonance

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Born on August 22, 1862 near Paris. At 11 he entered the Paris Conservatoire.

Within few years of studies. He used unique harmonies to the point that it defied the sacred rules of music theories.

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Claude Debussy

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This is one of Debussy’s most iconic pieces, known for its dreamy and impressionistic qualities. It’s often performed on the piano and is a beloved work in the classical music repertoire.

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Clair de Lune (Suite Bergamasque)

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This orchestral piece is considered a masterpiece of Impressionism and is based on a poem by Stéphane Mallarmé. It’s celebrated for its evocative and sensual atmosphere.

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Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun (Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune)

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is a symphonic suite consisting of three movements. Debussy’s use of orchestration and impressionistic techniques brilliantly captures the imagery and mood of the sea.

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La Mer (The Sea)

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Born on March 7, 1875. In, 1889 entered the Paris Conservatoire at the age of 14.

His works depicts incisive rhythms and harmonies are more dissonant

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Maurice Ravel

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showcases his mastery of orchestration and ability to create mesmerizing musical experiences through repetition and gradual development. It remains a beloved and influential piece in the classical music repertoire.

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Ravel’s “Boléro” (1928)