Modern music of the 20th century. China University MOOC: Impressionism had a direct impact on modern music in the 20th century. At that time, Monet completed a painting called "Sunrise Impression" and became famous for a while. This was the beginning of the emergence of terms such as Impressionism and Impressionism. Writers and artists interacted with each other, and Debussy applied his theory to the creation of his works. Debussy's music has epoch-making significance, especially his unique impressionist style, which became the founder of modern musical impressionism in the 20th century. people.