Impressionism.

<Tab/>Throughout history, art and music have developed in parallel with each other. The impressionist movement is no exception and both of them stemmed from a bold desire to break from traditions in search of new forms of expression. Thus, this essay will explore Impressionism in general, and then further explore features and composers that had a significant influence on musical impressionism. Finally, the discussion will delve into some of Debussy's …

…he opened and the restraints he cast aside". In conclusion, Impressionist music, like its counterpart in painting, seemed to blur the lines. By breaking with the traditional view of the world as essentially orderly and rational, it opened up possibilities for artistic expression. The old way of writing a musical phrase - tension followed by release - gave way to a new language. Indeed, musical impressionism opened harmonic doors that opened up into modern music.