Music History - Clair De Lune By Claude Debussy

The video explores Claude Debussy's life, focusing on his famous piece 'Clair de Lune'. It discusses Debussy's unique musical style, which diverged from traditional classical music by using unconventional harmonies and scales. The video also connects 'Clair de Lune' to Paul Verlaine's poem and explains the structure of the piece. Debussy's views on Impressionism are highlighted, and the video concludes with recommendations to explore more of his work.

What year was Clair de Lune published?

• 1862

• 1905

• 1890

• 1910

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Debussy's music?

• Unconventional chord progressions

• Pentatonic scales

• Whole-tone scale

• Conventional harmonies

What is the Suite Bergamasque?

• A collection of four pieces

• A single piano piece

• A type of dance

• A poem by Paul Verlaine

What theme is depicted in Paul Verlaine's poem Clair de Lune?

• A historical event

• A joyful celebration

• A romantic love story

• A sad and beautiful moonlit scene

How many parts does Clair de Lune have?

• Two

• Five

• Three

• Four

What is the tempo of the first section of Clair de Lune?

• Largo

• Andante

• Presto

• Allegro

What musical technique does Debussy use at the end of Clair de Lune?

• Atonal harmony

• Polyphonic texture

• Five-one chord progression

• Dissonant chords