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