Meanings
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1
noun
A style of painting that uses visible brushstrokes to capture light and ordinary scenes.
Monet's paintings are famous examples of Impressionism.
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2
noun
A style of music that aims to suggest moods and impressions rather than clear melodies.
Debussy is the composer most linked with musical impressionism.
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Derived forms
neo-impressionismneoimpressionismpost-impressionismpostimpressionismtranspressionism
Etymology
From French impressionnisme.