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Debussy [dəˈbjuːsɪ ˈdeɪbjuːsɪ (French) dəbysi] n
(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 ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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Behind Monet and Debussy the umbrella persisted, with the steady beat of a drum. 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. 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. |
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