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Debussy

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De·bus·sy  (d-bys, dby-s, d-bü-s), Claude Achille 1862-1918.
French composer who is considered the first exponent of musical impressionism. His works include the tone poem L'Après-midi d'un Faune (1894).
Debussy [dəˈbjuːsɪ ˈdeɪbjuːsɪ (French) dəbysi]
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(Biographies / Debussy, (Achille) Claude (1862-1918) M, French, MUSIC: composer, WRITING: critic) (Achille) Claude (klod). 1862-1918, French composer and critic, the creator of impressionism in music and a profound influence on contemporary composition. His works include Prélude à l'après- midi d'un faune (1894) and La Mer (1905) for orchestra, the opera
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Noun1.Debussy - French composer who is said to have created Impressionism in music (1862-1918)
Claude Achille Debussy, Claude Debussey


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Behind Monet and Debussy the umbrella persisted, with the steady beat of a drum.
Howards End by Forster, E. M. View in context
Considering it, the mind reeled under visions of the feasts of Elagabalus; and the subtle harmonies of Debussy mingled with the musty, fragrant romance of chests in which have been kept old clothes, ruffs, hose, doublets, of a forgotten generation, and the wan odour of lilies of the valley and the savour of Cheddar cheese.
Of Human Bondage by Maugham, W. Somerset View in context
Fanny made me swear to do three things while I was in Paris: get her the score of the last Debussy songs, go to the Grand-Guignol and see Madame Olenska.
The Age of Innocence by Wharton, Edith View in context
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