Het impressionisme



Example: Het impressionisme in muziek benadrukt klankkleuren en sfeer boven melodie.

Definition


"Het impressionisme" in music refers to a style that emphasizes tone colors, atmosphere, and mood over traditional melody and form. It often creates a sense of fluidity and evokes emotions through subtle harmonic and rhythmic effects.

Etymology


The term "het impressionisme" comes from the French word 'impressionnisme,' originally used in painting to describe artists who focused on capturing light and momentary impressions. This concept was later applied to music, reflecting a similar focus on atmosphere and sensory experience rather than precise detail.

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"Het impressionisme" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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