moodscape

English

Etymology

From mood +‎ -scape.

Noun

moodscape (plural moodscapes)

1. A figurative landscape of moods or emotions.
   • 1999, Artbyte, volume 2:

     Dynamic typography reinvigorates the storytelling genre by anthropomorphizing fonts, defibrillating calligraphy, creating rhythmic, ambient moodscapes without sacrificing speed or lushness.

   • 2001, Peter Craven, The best Australian essays 2001, page 287:

     She was an artist and photographer - the house was hung with her vast red moodscapes - and as she led us on an impromptu tour of the rooms she spoke of 'destiny' and 'serendipitous unions'.

   • 2002, James Shane, The Laws of Life, page 620:

     Every enchanting mist, one hundred thousand crystal bullets of rain, sparkling dew, glistening stream, fragrant moodscapes of the rainforest are all His handiwork.

   • 2005, Robin Holloway, On Music: Essays and Diversions, page 196:

     A list of 'ingredients' for both completed symphonies can still be disconcerting; such discrepant sources — thumbnail sketches of friends or pets, landscapes and moodscapes, city lights and shadows, grief personal and ceremonial […]