18 Questions
What was the name of the piece that marked Debussy's new creative phase in 1903?
La Mer
Who did Debussy have a passionate affair with after leaving his wife?
Emma Bardac
What event in 1905 led Debussy to marry Emma Bardac?
Divorce
In what year did Debussy discover he had cancer?
1914
What was the final masterwork completed by Debussy before his death?
Violin Sonata
Which piece was dedicated to Debussy's daughter Claude Emma?
Gollywog’s Cakewalk
What is Debussy often regarded as by many?
The most influential French composer of the last three centuries
Name one of the orchestral works by Debussy.
Prelude a l’apres-midi d’un faune
Which piece is part of Debussy's chamber music compositions?
Cello sonata
When was Claude Debussy born?
22nd August 1862
What style of music is Claude Debussy known for?
Impressionist music
At what age did Debussy win a place at the junior department of the Paris Conservatoire?
10 years old
Who employed Debussy as a pianist?
Nadezhda von Meck
What innovative piece did Debussy complete in 1894?
Prelude a l'Apres-midi d'un Faune
Which opera did Debussy work on seriously and complete in 1902?
Pelleas et Melisande
What did Debussy use to evoke pictorial images and moods in his music?
Unusual voice leading and timbral colours
What inspired Debussy's Prelude a l'Apres-midi d'un Faune?
A poem of Stephane Mallarmé
What did Debussy achieve through his compositional style?
New effects of great subtlety
Test your knowledge on Claude Debussy's 'Gollywog's Cakewalk' from the Piano Suite 'Children's Corner'. Explore the biography and musical output of Claude Debussy, a prominent figure in impressionist music during the 20th century.
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