Groves: Debussy, Impressionism
Music in the Western World: pp. 417-420

Use the questions to guide your note-taking. Do not quote verbatim from the book without putting quotes around it. When taking the quiz, try to paraphrase as much as possible, but if you have to use something verbatim, use quotation marks and cite the source.

questions:

1) Debussy was initially very influenced by what composer?

2) What event turned Debussy away from the influence of that composer?

3) What is Debussy's piece "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun" based on?

4) Debussy was very influenced by the "symbolists." What did they stand for?

5) How did Debussy feel about being labeled "impressionist?"

6) In terms of painting, what does "impressionist" mean?

7) According to the author of the article on "Impressionism," how does Debussy translate the ideas of impressionism into music?

8) The "Impressionism" article also discusses two other associations that were attached to the term; briefly discuss them.

9) What does Debussy think about sticking to traditional practice, i.e. resolving chords, strict rhythms, development of ideas?

10) Who is Monsieur Croche?
(just so you know, "croche" means quarter note)

11) What is M. Croche's advice for composers?