Question

what instrument plays the opening of prelude to \the afternoon of a faun\, heard in this excerpt?
debussy, prelude to the afternoon of a faun
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solo violin
solo trumpet
solo cello
solo flute

Explanation:

In Debussy's Prelude to The Afternoon of a Faun, the opening is played by the solo flute. This is a well - known characteristic of the piece. The flute's timbre is often used to create the dreamy and evocative atmosphere that Debussy aims for in this work.

Answer:

solo flute