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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Preludes Book 1: No. 12: Minstrels
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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김민성
I am a huge fan of debussy and I am so glad to hear this beautiful piece in game.
VinchVolt
I thought the piano music in Untitled Goose Game was an original composition; I'm surprised to see it was actually Debussy.
lawrence wei
debussy suits the game so well, the atmosphere
Louis Godart
When I saw the trailer, I was like "mmmmh, this sounds really Debussy-esque". I was curious and eager to hear a VG composer in this style - and then the game started with Bruyères, and I was like "ok this makes more sense".
B R
I was watching someone play Untitled Goose Game and also assumed the music was original and I was like HOW is it THIS GOOD? When I heard it was Debussy I was like "of course, that makes so much sense!"
None
I'm just waiting till the entire untitled goose game soundtrack is officially released so I can hear more Debussy.
None
@Meatball Music Ye I have a lot lol, been going deep into classical.
Meatball Music
@None WOW i love it!
None
@Meatball Music Here, have this https://youtu.be/IazwSz8Ueh8 or his Études, they're kinda well known.
Meatball Music
@None no i have not i will look in to that(: