impressionism

  1. Noun.  (arts) a movement in art characterized by visible brush strokes, ordinary subject matters, and an emphasis on light and its changing qualities.
  2. Noun.  (music) a style that avoided traditional harmony, and sought to invoke the impressions of the composer.
  3. Noun.  (poetry) a style that used imagery and symbolism to portray the poet's impressions.

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