The were interested in the hypnotic quality of the repeated melodic fragments and interlocked patterns created by the gamelan.

a. minimalists
b. impressionists
c. nationalists
d. neoclassicists

answer: the feeling it gives you when you look at it.

explanation:

in every single medium of art, you are supposed to feel something that makes it art. like how a song can make you cry, or how a photograph can make you nostalgic. art is very important for expressing yourself as well, when you are happy, sad, depressed, or angry.