clair de lune
The French phrase "clair de lune" translates to "moonlight" in English and is famously associated with a piano composition by Claude Debussy.
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Definition
B2Language
(general)The light that is reflected from the moon.
Example
- The lovers walked hand in hand under the clair de lune.
B2Music
(technical, classical)A famous piano composition by Claude Debussy, part of his 'Suite Bergamasque.'
Example
- Debussy's clair de lune is often performed at piano recitals.
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