How much do you know about this French composer? Click on the "?" to see if you're right!
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He was born to Manuel-Achille and Sophie Manoury Debussy in 1862. What kind of business did his parents run? |
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Debussy's father was extremely slow to recognize his son's musical talents. What type of career did he actually envision for his son? |
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What patron did Debussy and Tchaikovsky share in common? |
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For what composition prize did Debussy compete over a span of three years before finally winning it in 1884? |
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TRUE or FALSE: Debussy coined the term "Impressionist" when referring to his music. |
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By what nickname did Debussy refer to Gabrielle Dupont? |
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Name Debussy's lone opera. |
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How was Debussy different from other composers of his day regarding the placement of the titles of his preludes? |
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What was the name and nickname of Debussy's only child? |
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What kind of turmoil was occurring in Paris when Debussy died in March of 1918? |
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