It was typical for the music of this period to create atmosphere or a mood, describing nothing definite. Lîsle Joyeuse (The Island of Joy) by Claude Debussy is a typical example of that, due to the lack of characteristic themes.
- Neoclassicism
- Modernism
- Impressionism
- Minimalism
Answer
The correct answer is C) Impressionism.
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