Debussy and "Clair de Lune" – Flashcards
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What is accompaniment?
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background music that supports and enhances the melody
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What is arpeggio?
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a chord in which pitches are performed sequentially instead of all at the same time
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What is impressionism?
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a style of music and art representing impressions and moods
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What is melodic direction?
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the direction of a melody moving up, down, or staying the same
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What is sequence?
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a musical idea that is repeated at a higher or lower pitch
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When did Debussy live?
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1862-1918
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Where was Debussy from?
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France
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In what era did Debussy compose?
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Romantic
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How did Debussy learn music?
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He started learning piano at age 7 and at age 10 entered the Paris Conservatory
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What is interesting about Debussy's piece "The Prodigal Son"?
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in 1884, at age 22, he won the Prix de Rome, a competition for composers with this piece
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What is something interesting about the titles of Debussy's pieces?
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he liked to put the titles at the end of the music so the listener would have no preconceived ideas about the music's theme
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When did Debussy compose "Clair de Lune"?
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1890
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What does "Clair de Lune" mean?
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moonlight
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What kind of music is "Clair de Lune"?
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impressionist music, written to portray an impression or mood
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What was the original title of "Clair de Lune"?
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"Prominade Sentimentale"
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Who else were influenced by impressionism?
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painters, writers and dancers
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Why did Debussy change the title from the original?
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He read the poem "Clair de Lune" by Paul Verlaine and was inspired to change the title of the piece to match the poem
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Which instrument is the featured solo instrument in "Clair de Lune"?
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piano
