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:
Reverie Our love is a dream, but in my reverie I can…
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HeirofcIreland
I wish i knew more about classical music .This is truely beautiful i think I shall listen much more
Arina Grecu
Search "playlist that will make you feel like a 19th century villain"this got me into classical music.You won't regret it
Beth Elliot
Check out Twosetviolin
NuriTheFury
it’s not even classical dude you gotta learn
omgwtfbbqmixes
it's actually halftime quarter step
Lex Luthor
It's actually Impressionist era music.
Therealguymins
This sounds like something from a movie where a guy is discovering Atlantis or some other legendary city, lol
THE FAT KING
@Gilbert Valdez yeah dude!
Xertek
@THE FAT KING SaTx gang
THE FAT KING
Funny you should mention that because they play this song over the loudspeakers at SeaWorld San Antonio’s Journey to Atlantis tide. I heard it everyday while I worked drawing caricatures at one of the nearby stands