Préludes, Book 1
Claude Debussy · 1910 · 4 tracks
A genuinely calm album. 3 of 4 tracks are fully gentle.
Across the 4 Préludes, Book 1 songs we've measured, intensity averages 21/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Danseuses de Delphes (the calmest here, 8) to La cathédrale engloutie (the most charged, 38), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 1910.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to La cathédrale engloutie.
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Frequently asked about Préludes, Book 1
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Préludes, Book 1 track?
Of the 4 Préludes, Book 1 tracks we've measured, “La cathédrale engloutie” scores highest at 38/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Préludes, Book 1 track?
“Danseuses de Delphes” measures gentlest at 8/100. It runs 60 BPM. The tracks here span 8–38 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Préludes, Book 1 overall?
Préludes, Book 1 averages 21/100 intensity across 4 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Préludes, Book 1?
The Préludes, Book 1 tracks we've measured average about 67 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Préludes, Book 1 tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Danseuses de Delphes”, “La fille aux cheveux de lin”, “La cathédrale engloutie”.
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