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 DEBU...