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"Debussy"

How much do you know about this French composer? Click on the "?" to see if you're right!

  Clue: Answer:
1. He was born to Manuel-Achille and Sophie Manoury Debussy in 1862. What kind of business did his parents run? ?
2. Debussy's father was extremely slow to recognize his son's musical talents. What type of career did he actually envision for his son? ?
3. What patron did Debussy and Tchaikovsky share in common? ?
4. For what composition prize did Debussy compete over a span of three years before finally winning it in 1884? ?
5. TRUE or FALSE: Debussy coined the term "Impressionist" when referring to his music. ?
6. By what nickname did Debussy refer to Gabrielle Dupont? ?
7. Name Debussy's lone opera. ?
8. How was Debussy different from other composers of his day regarding the placement of the titles of his preludes? ?
9. What was the name and nickname of Debussy's only child? ?
10. What kind of turmoil was occurring in Paris when Debussy died in March of 1918? ?

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