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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Pour le piano: Toccata
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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Nico Constantino
I think the toccata is an amazing piece of music, that is only expressed properly by french composition. I have not found another toccata outside of Frances repertoire that I’ve been as awestruck by
Shin-i-chi Kozima
抜群の演奏！素晴らしい
KAISIN Philippe
Qu'est ce que ça swingue!
reev9759
3:17 such a unique, tense spot.
Sean
I'm trying to learn this piece. Wish me luck! 🤪
Rachman01
Much harder than it looks, honestly.
Yui
Good luck
xXAshlynn SapphireXx
Me too lmao I’m dying already
A N O U K
Me too haha
VNwa
Try this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HDY6Dvegu8&ab_channel=JohnCarey