Achille-Claude Debussy (22nd August 1862 – 25th March 1918) was a French composer. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century; his music represents the transition from late-romantic to 20th century classical.
Debussy's most dramatic contribution to music history was his disregard for traditional chord structures and tonality. He is one of the most important exponents of the whole tone scale in classical music history. Read Full BioAchille-Claude Debussy (22nd August 1862 – 25th March 1918) was a French composer. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century; his music represents the transition from late-romantic to 20th century classical.
Debussy's most dramatic contribution to music history was his disregard for traditional chord structures and tonality. He is one of the most important exponents of the whole tone scale in classical music history. His compositions flowed without a strict sense of metre or rhythm, and are considered the pioneering works of the Impressionist genre of classical music, named in comparison with the visual arts movement.
Debussy's impact was far reaching. His free use of harmony, which often altogether disregarded the concepts of tertian harmony, has been cited as an influence on the rise of Jazz music later in the 20th century.
Debussy's most dramatic contribution to music history was his disregard for traditional chord structures and tonality. He is one of the most important exponents of the whole tone scale in classical music history. Read Full BioAchille-Claude Debussy (22nd August 1862 – 25th March 1918) was a French composer. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century; his music represents the transition from late-romantic to 20th century classical.
Debussy's most dramatic contribution to music history was his disregard for traditional chord structures and tonality. He is one of the most important exponents of the whole tone scale in classical music history. His compositions flowed without a strict sense of metre or rhythm, and are considered the pioneering works of the Impressionist genre of classical music, named in comparison with the visual arts movement.
Debussy's impact was far reaching. His free use of harmony, which often altogether disregarded the concepts of tertian harmony, has been cited as an influence on the rise of Jazz music later in the 20th century.
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Claude Debussy Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Claude Debussy:
My Reverie Our love is a dream, but in my reverie I can…
Reverie Our love is a dream, but in my reverie I can…
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VonSmore
Have listened to this piece for quite a while. I've written poems, drawn pictures, and fantasized images accommodating this piece. But now.. When I hear this work, all I can think of is..... THAT DARN GOOSE!
VonSmore
@Padraic Fanning Ah! it's so beautiful! I love it! Awesome recommendation!
Padraic Fanning
Might I recommend listening to Percy Grainger's arrangement? https://youtu.be/CmT2QHu0lOY
VonSmore
@Andrei White
It's actually in the form of an illustrated comic! (It's free to read if interested.)
Haven't gotten to the part including this piece sadly.
https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/coral-in-the-midst-of-the-ocean/list?title_no=305515
Andrei White
VonSmore share your poems with us!
Selective Pontification
I love how there are comments from years ago about how great this music is and the more recent comments are just "goose"
void
Goose
Nickname Not Chosen Yet
Goose!
Jeff G
Goose?
Allison Glasgow
Goose