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impressionism

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noun/ɪmˈpɹɛʃənɪzəm/
  1. 1

    An art movement characterized by visible brushstrokes, ordinary subject matter, and an emphasis on light and its changing qualities.countableuncountable

  2. 2

    A style that avoided traditional harmony, and sought to invoke the impressions of the composer.countableuncountable

  3. 3

    A style that used imagery and symbolism to portray the poet's impressions.countableuncountable

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