Claude Debussy Flashcards
Which period did Claude Debussy compose?
Claude Debussy composed during the romantic period.
Claude Debussy was born on which date and where?
Claude Debussy was born on August 22, 1862 in France.
When did Claude Debussy start learning piano and in which school did he attend?
Claude Debussy started learning piano at age 7 and at 10 entered the Paris conservatory.
Which important competition did Claude Debussy when and in what year?
Claude Debussy won the Prix de Rome in 1884, a competition for composers. It was for his cantata, “The Prodigal Son.”
Where did Claude Debussy like the titles of his music?
Claude Debussy like to put the titles of his music at the end because he wanted the listeners to have no preconceived ideas about the music’s theme. And what is a musical theme?
Which years did Debussy live?
1862-1918
