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Who was a famous French musician?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
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Qui était un célèbre musicien français ?
Who was a famous French musician?
Answer. Claude Debussy.
Claude Debussy.
Claude Debussy (1862 to 1918) is a French composer, author of Clair de Lune and La Mer. He is considered the father of modern music.
The official text that proves it
« Claude Debussy est considéré comme le père de la musique moderne. Sa musique cherche à évoquer des ambiances, des sensations, des images, un peu comme les peintres impressionnistes. »
Claude Debussy is considered the father of modern music. His music seeks to evoke moods, sensations and images, somewhat like the impressionist painters.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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