Debussism as a Modernist Phenomenon: statement of the problem, musical approaches

The relevance of the study. Among many artistic definitions aimed at encompassing and understanding phenomena modernist era, concept debussism was perceived rather ambiguously remained incompletely defined during lifetime Claude Debussy after his death. Moreover, it remains so even today, in 21st century. Therefore, problem scientific adaptation mentioned its gradual deep research assimilation seems urgent one that requires comprehensive attention a step-by-step solution.
 main objectives study are to review available journalistic sources regarding ways formation features development phenomenon as an individual stylistic era; trace biographical historical circumstances preceded accompanied debussism; activate interests further terminological use field domestic musicology.
 methodology combines comparative methods moments emergence manifestations debussism's functioning. method operationalization concepts is used article clarify parameters definition well formulate own definition. system approach ensures complex interaction different levels manifestation phenomenon.
 Results conclusions. Based on related work Debussy, author summarizes analytical observations specific content debussism. identification three (compositional, social, epochal) aids volumetric multi-vector nature revealing marker contemporary multidimensional culture. When compositional were masterfully integrated into new material another author, idea following (at all levels) became real That when Debussy's imitation reaches level reception. Otherwise, such obviously feeble.
 proposed periodization posthumous stages determines universal division cohort researchers composers those who knew C. personally (or least lived with him same time) influenced by already artist's Such allows us not only emphasize importance practical technological techniques but also confirm fundamental fact impact social relationships musical Furthermore, helps establish, albeit broadly objectively confirmed, chronological boundaries for debussism.
 Taking account events creative biography "Faun", external motivations work, processes strengthening composer's popularity, based presented research, arguable specifically phenomenon, appeared predominant background symbolism impressionism, combination which music served impetus supporters followers Debussy. Currently, presents working definition, cover detection debussism: compositional, epochal. study, personal synthesis general signs impressionism innovations Debussy.
 Having reviewed forms existence, history, functioning debussism, we can state delicately balances between trends time, result appears vivid expression patterns.