On the Problem of Research of the Models of Conceptual Space in Claude Debussy’s Music

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Svetlana A. Mozgot

Abstract

In this article various models of conceptual space in music of Claude Debussy are being examined. When considered from a viewpoint assumed by B. A. Uspensky’s theory of perspective (or various spatial positions of the subject/author and the object described by him) Debussy’s music illustrates that the portrait, aesthetic, existential, landscape, theatrical and narrative models of conceptual space are applicable to his works. Techniques, specific to other art forms, influenced his works’ genesis and caused Debussy to turn to genres with loose structure, namely to rhapsody, prelude, sketch and estampe, having anticipated creative aspirations of the composers of the 20th century to synthesis of arts.

Keywords: Claude Debussy, musical space, synthesis of arts

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Mozgot, S. A. (2007). On the Problem of Research of the Models of Conceptual Space in Claude Debussy’s Music. Music Scholarship / Problemy Muzykal’noj Nauki, 1(1), 78–88. Retrieved from https://musicscholar.ru/index.php/PMN/article/view/815
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Theoretical problems of musical content
Author Biography

Svetlana A. Mozgot, Institute of Arts of the Adyge State University

Candidade of Arts, Docent and Chair of the Division of Theory, History and Methodology of Musical Education