Author Question: How do Debussy's preludes demonstrate his compositional approach? Point to examples from the ... (Read 63 times)

kaid0807 · **on:** Jul 25, 2018

How do Debussy's preludes demonstrate his compositional approach? Point to examples from the preludes discussed in the text.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which musician gave lute lessons to Cardinal Richlieu, the leader of the French government?

A) Jean-Baptiste Lully
B) Franois Couperin
C) Ennemond Gaultier
D) Elizabeth Jacquet de La Guerre

enass · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Each prelude is its own world. Debussy suppresses his musical personality to portray the subjects of the preludes more vividly. In this way, he goes beyond earlier composers of program music; instead of preserving an individualistic style in each of his works, Debussy employed a variety of existing styles. The Minstrels prelude displays no consistent musical style: instead, we hear figures that evoke fiddle tunes, cabaret songs, and tambourine taps.

Answer to Question 2

C