Question

Though the two are similar in that they consist of a solo voice accompanied by piano, the French Romantic mélodie was a tradition that was self-consciously separate from the German Lied tradition. True or False?

Answer 1

Answer: True

Explanation: Debussy writes writes that "the clarity of expression, precision and concentration of form are peculiar qualities of French genius". These qualities are in fact more remarkable compared to the German genius, who stand out for their long and inhibited effusions, directly opposed to French taste, which abhors exaggeration and venerates concision and diversity.