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In which of Takemitsu's works is Debussy's influence apparent?
Takemitsu said he had taken the scores of Debussy's Prélude à l'Après-midi d'un Faune and Jeux to the mountain villa
Are there any other interesting aspects about Toru Takemitsu besides taking the scores of Debussy's music to the moutain villa?
Takemitsu frequently expressed his indebtedness to Claude Debussy, referring to the French composer as his great mentor.

Question: How did Debussy influence Takemitsu?
Self-contained rewrite: How did Debussy influence Takemitsu?