Impressionism

From Advancing Music Theory
This lesson is part of the Style & Compositional Techniques category.

Objectives

  • Students will be familiar with the characteristics of impressionistic music

Resources

Readings

Class Activities

  • Discussion and definition of the characteristics of impressionistic music
  • Analysis and identification of stylistic techniques in various impressionistic pieces
  • Composition and improvisation of music in an impressionistic style

Assignments

  • Identification and analysis of impressionistic techniques in written and recorded music

Notes