MUSIC 10

It is a French movement in the late 19th and early 20^th century.

Attempt to not depict reality, but rather just suggest it

Primary exponent of impressionism & focal point for other impressionist  composers

Changed traditional rules into new harmony, rhythm, form, texture, and color.

Musical Compositions of Debussy: around ___

• Famous operatic work that drew extreme emotions for its developed harmonies & textural treatments 

• Highly imaginative & atmospheric work for orchestra about the sea

• Perfectionist & Musical Craftsman

• advocate of russian music

• Strongly adhered to classical form (ternary structure)