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In what year did Debussy first encounter the gamelan music that would influence his compositions?
In what year did Debussy first encounter the gamelan music that would influence his compositions?
- 1889 (correct)
- 1874
- 1884
- 1894
What significant event occurred in Debussy's life in 1884?
What significant event occurred in Debussy's life in 1884?
- He was born near Paris, France.
- He premiered his opera *Pelléas et Mélisande*.
- He won the Grand Prix de Rome. (correct)
- He began music studies at the Paris Conservatory.
What was Debussy's age when he composed Prélude à "L'après-midi d'un faune"?
What was Debussy's age when he composed Prélude à "L'après-midi d'un faune"?
- 40
- 22
- 32 (correct)
- 56
What is Jeux (Games)?
What is Jeux (Games)?
For whom did Debussy compose Children's Corner?
For whom did Debussy compose Children's Corner?
What was Debussy's father's occupation?
What was Debussy's father's occupation?
At what age did Debussy die?
At what age did Debussy die?
What kind of piece is Children's Corner?
What kind of piece is Children's Corner?
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Claude Debussy
Claude Debussy
A French composer known for his impressionist music.
Grand Prix de Rome
Grand Prix de Rome
A prestigious music scholarship won by Debussy in 1884.
Children's Corner
Children's Corner
A suite of six piano pieces by Debussy, inspired by his daughter.
Chou-Chou
Chou-Chou
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Prélude à 'L'après-midi d'un faune'
Prélude à 'L'après-midi d'un faune'
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Pelléas et Mélisande
Pelléas et Mélisande
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Gamelan
Gamelan
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Jeux (Games)
Jeux (Games)
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Study Notes
Claude Debussy
- Born near Paris, France in 1862
- Father was a shopkeeper
- Homeschooling by mother
- Began music studies at Paris Conservatory in 1874
Debussy's Works
- 1884: Won the Grand Prix de Rome, a music scholarship
- 1889: Heard gamelan playing at the Paris Exposition, influencing his work
- 1894: Wrote Prélude à "L'après-midi d'un faune", his first orchestral masterpiece
- 1902: Completed Pelléas and Mélisande, an opera with five acts linked by orchestral interludes
- 1908: Married Emma Bardac, and composed Children's Corner for their daughter Claude-Emma (Chou-Chou)
- 1913: Composed Jeux (Games), an orchestral work with unusual harmonies
- 1918: Died at age 56 after a long battle with cancer
Children's Corner Suite
- Composed in 1908
- Inspired by Debussy's daughter, Chou-Chou
- A suite of six piano pieces
- Themes of childhood innocence, play, and wonder
Influences
- Debussy was influenced by French Impressionist artists like Monet
- Also profoundly affected by the gamelan orchestra.
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