Debussy, Claude Achille

7.2

A famous French person who wrote music with dreamy, picture-like sounds

proper noun
/dəˈbyo͞osē/

: Debussy, Claude Achille

The music of Debussy often evokes the imagery and atmosphere of Impressionist paintings.

Examples

Many pianists admire Debussy for his innovative approach to harmony and form.
The famous composer Debussy, Claude Achille, changed the course of music history.
During his studies, Thomas wrote an essay on the influence of Debussy on 20th-century composers.
Did Debussy, Claude Achille really invent Impressionism in music?
Many pianists admire Debussy for his innovative approach to harmony and form.
During his studies, Thomas wrote an essay on the influence of Debussy on 20th-century composers.
The music of Debussy often evokes the imagery and atmosphere of Impressionist paintings.

Synonyms

Debussy

vsDebussy, Claude Achille

4 7.2

A French composer who wrote soft, colourful music like "Clair de Lune"

positions him as one of the most influential figures rather than the creator

Surface Forms

Debussy, Claude Achille main

Morphology

Debussy, + Claude + Achille

This item is a full personal name (proper noun). Knowing the constituent names only signals that it is a person; it does not allow a B1 learner to infer the biographical information (that he was a French composer and an influential Impressionist), so the specific meaning is not derivable from the parts.

Etymology

The composer Debussy is Claude Achille Debussy and he wrote music that feels like a painting, using new chords and soft colours of sound. That's why people call him a leader of 'Impressionist' music.