"Clair de Lune" Flashcards
What is arpeggio?
A cord in which pitches are performed sequentially instead of all at the same time.
What is melodic direction?
The direction of a melody moving up, down, or staying the same.
When did Debussy compose “Clair de Lune”?
“Clair de Lune” was composed in 1890
What does “Clair de Lune” mean?
Moonlight
What type of music is “Clair de Lune”?
“Clair de Lune” is impressionist music, a style to portray an impression or mood.
How old was Debussy when he wrote “Clair de Lune” and what was the original title?
He was just 25 and it was called, “Prominade Sentimentale.”
The Impressionism movement influenced which areas of art?
Impressionism influenced musicians, painters, writers, and dancers of the period.
How did Debussy come up with the title “Clair de Lune”?
He later read the poem “ Clair de Lune,” by French poet Pay Verlaine, and was inspired to change the title of his piece to match the poem.
Recite a portion of the poem, “Clair de Lune” by Pay Verlaine.
With the still moonlight, sad and beautiful,
That sets the birds dreaming in the trees
And the fountains sobbing in ecstasy,
The tall slender fountains among the marble statues.
