Claude Debussy (composer) - Exam
  • 1. When did Claude Debussy die?
A) December 15, 1862
B) January 8, 1943
C) October 22, 1895
D) March 25, 1918
  • 2. Which musical era is Claude Debussy associated with?
A) Impressionism
B) Romantic
C) Baroque
D) Classical
  • 3. What is one of Debussy's most famous works?
A) Carmen Suite No. 1
B) Clair de Lune
C) Symphony No. 5
D) The Nutcracker
  • 4. Which composer did Debussy clash with due to differing musical styles?
A) Richard Wagner
B) Frédéric Chopin
C) Johannes Brahms
D) Igor Stravinsky
  • 5. Debussy's famous piano composition 'La fille aux cheveux de lin' translates in English to:
A) Frankenstein
B) The Moonlight Sonata
C) The Girl with the Flaxen Hair
D) The Firebird
  • 6. What award did Debussy win in 1903?
A) Oscar
B) Nobel Prize
C) Grammy Award
D) Prix de Rome
  • 7. Which instrument did Debussy play?
A) Flute
B) Trumpet
C) Violin
D) Piano
  • 8. In which city did Debussy spend a significant amount of time during his career?
A) Vienna
B) Rome
C) London
D) Paris
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