Impressionism, by how it feels

Impressionism is mostly low-intensity. 6 of the 12 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Impressionism

Across the 12 Impressionism songs we've measured, intensity averages 32/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Rêverie (the calmest here, 9) to Jardins sous la Pluie (the most charged, 60), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1903–1913.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Jardins sous la Pluie.

5.4
Avg Intensity
6
Safe
5
Moderate
1
Intense

Safe for sensitive ears (6)

Album art for Arabesque No. 1 by Claude Debussy
Arabesque No. 1
Claude Debussy
safe
Album art for Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy
Clair de Lune
Claude Debussy
safe
Album art for La Soirée dans Grenade by Claude Debussy
La Soirée dans Grenade
Claude Debussy
safe
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La cathédrale engloutie
Claude Debussy
safe
Album art for Petite Suite by Claude Debussy
Petite Suite
Claude Debussy
safe
Album art for Rêverie by Claude Debussy
Rêverie
Claude Debussy
safe

Controlled — moderate intensity (5)

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Des pas sur la neige
Claude Debussy
moderate
Album art for Minstrels by Claude Debussy
Minstrels
Claude Debussy
moderate
Album art for Nocturnes: III. Sirènes by Claude Debussy
Nocturnes: III. Sirènes
Claude Debussy
moderate
Album art for Reflets dans l'eau by Claude Debussy
Reflets dans l'eau
Claude Debussy
moderate
Album art for Syrinx by Claude Debussy
Syrinx
Claude Debussy
moderate

Intense — proceed with awareness (1)

Album art for Jardins sous la Pluie by Claude Debussy
Jardins sous la Pluie
Claude Debussy
intense

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