Impressionism in music / history/techniques

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lof6AHvXCPw

moods rather than distinct parts n melodies. wanted pieces to evoke feeling
vague, blurred and impactful music

instruments played in new ways
flutes n clarinets - darker n lower
muted horns rather than usual harshness

Unusual chord combos...
maj th, 9th 11ths 13ths etc BEefed up
unresolved cadences were common too. floating, key-less dreamland

Atonality. 

Lack of tonal centre, not in a certain key

Using different scales.. 
ancient medieval style
modes, harmonies of 4ths n 5ths.
whole tone scale
pentatonic scale

Rhythm
lots lacks steady defined rhythm. more free form n fluid

impressionst period 1872-1926

Romantic - fixated on telling story. explored deep intense emotions
1st person narrative, character is The POV

Impressionism was more 3rd person, observer. outside perspectie.

could consider motto of inpressionist music to be:
"suggest and evoke but do not describe"

Composers:
debussy
maurice ravel
Joaquin Turina
Erik Satie

DEBUSSYYYY
wanted to push boundaries of music.
was inspired by nature
- Arabesque No.1

MARICE RAVEL
similar to debussy but had Rivalry
was more of a classicist.
- jeux d'eau

ALBENIZ -- Iberia
spanish compsoser