Claude Debussy

Claude-Achille Debussy (French pronunciation: [klod aʃil dəbysi]) (22 August 1862 – 25 March 1918) was a French composer. Along with Maurice Ravel, he was one of the most prominent figures working within the field of impressionist music, though he himself intensely disliked the term when applied to his compositions. In France, he was made Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in 1903. A crucial figure in the transition to the modern era in Western mu... More

Date of birth:

  • Aug 22, 1862

Date of death:

  • Mar 25, 1918 (age 55 years)

Active as Musical Artist (end):

  • 1918

Also known as:

  • Debussy,
  • Claude-Achille Debussy,
  • クロード・ドビュッシー,
  • Calude Debussy,
  • Debyssy,
  • Claude Debusy,
  • C. Debussy,
  • Debussey,
  • 드뷔시,
  • Debussy, Claude (1862-1918),
  • Achille-Claude Debussy,
  • Debussy, Claude
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  • Jean XXII
  • 1885
  • 1918
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  • Person

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  • Twentieth century composers were been greatly influenced by Debussy who developed his own musical structure and harmonizations.

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  • performing arts and sports

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  • composer

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