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Divertissement, Médias et Culture Numérique - Music & Hits

Here you will find slang for music and hits, covering terms for popular songs, music culture, and the buzz around chart-toppers.

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jam
[nom]

a favorite or enjoyable song

chanson préférée, morceau préféré

chanson préférée, morceau préféré

Ex: That classic tune is a real jam.Cette chanson classique est un vrai **tube**.
to slap
[verbe]

to be excellent or highly enjoyable, especially referring to music

défoncer, taper

défoncer, taper

Ex: His guitar riff slaps in the chorus.Son riff de guitare **slap** dans le refrain.

to relax and lose oneself in music, enjoying the rhythm or mood

se détendre en musique, se laisser porter par la musique

se détendre en musique, se laisser porter par la musique

Ex: He vibed out at the concert, totally lost in the music.Il s'est **détendu** au concert, totalement perdu dans la musique.
bop
[nom]

a song that is very catchy and enjoyable

un tube, un hit

un tube, un hit

Ex: Every time that song comes on , it 's a bop.Chaque fois que cette chanson passe, c'est un **tube**.
banger
[nom]

a song that is extremely good, high-energy, or impressive

un tube, un carton

un tube, un carton

Ex: Their latest single is a real banger.Leur dernier single est un vrai **tube**.
no-skip
[nom]

an album in which every track is enjoyable

album sans faute, album sans morceau à sauter

album sans faute, album sans morceau à sauter

Ex: Every track makes this record a no-skip.Chaque morceau fait de cet album un **sans-saut**.

a song, show, or piece of media widely recognized as guaranteed to succeed or be popular

succès garanti, tube assuré

succès garanti, tube assuré

Ex: That performance is a certified hit with the fans.Cette performance est un **succès certifié** auprès des fans.
earworm
[nom]

a song or melody that gets stuck in your head and is difficult to forget

tune entêtante, ver d'oreille

tune entêtante, ver d'oreille

Ex: She can't stop humming that earworm all day.Elle ne peut pas arrêter de fredonner cet **air entêtant** toute la journée.

a song created to insult, criticize, or call out another person, often in hip-hop or rap battles

morceau de clash, titre de diss

morceau de clash, titre de diss

Ex: The diss track had clever lyrics and a catchy beat.Le **diss track** avait des paroles intelligentes et un rythme entraînant.

a song that gains popularity on TikTok, often through trends, dances, or viral videos

chanson TikTok, titre viral TikTok

chanson TikTok, titre viral TikTok

Ex: That old track got revived as a TikTok song.Cette vieille piste a été relancée en tant que **chanson TikTok**.
to drop
[verbe]

to release music, a product, or other media

sortir, lancer

sortir, lancer

Ex: That trailer dropped unexpectedly and broke the internet.Cette bande-annonce a **sorti** de façon inattendue et a fait exploser internet.

grindcore music, known for its extreme speed and aggression

grindage, musique grindcore

grindage, musique grindcore

Ex: We checked out some live grindage last night.Nous avons écouté du **grindage** en direct hier soir.
visual
[nom]

(in the plural) the aesthetic or artistic elements of a music video, stage performance, or other media

les visuels, l'aspect visuel

les visuels, l'aspect visuel

Ex: His comeback was hyped for the visuals alone.Son retour a été survendu pour les **visuels** seuls.

a new release or return to the music scene after a break, especially in pop and K-pop

retour, come-back

retour, come-back

Ex: The teaser confirmed their summer comeback.Le teaser a confirmé leur **comeback** estival.
bar
[nom]

a line or short set of lyrics in rap, often praised for skill, wit, or impact

couplet, ligne

couplet, ligne

Ex: Fans keep quoting those iconic bars.Les fans continuent de citer ces **bars** emblématiques.
ax
[nom]

a musician's instrument, especially a guitar in rock music or a saxophone in jazz

guitare, saxo

guitare, saxo

Ex: She brought her ax to the jam session.Elle a apporté sa **guitare** à la jam session.

(music) perfectly in sync, especially rhythmically tight in a performance

Ex: It's not flashy, but it's so smooth when you're in the pocket.
mashup
[nom]

a remix that blends two or more songs into one track

mashup, mélange musical

mashup, mélange musical

unplugged
[Adjectif]

presented in a more low-key, stripped-down, or intimate setting than usual, often referring to performances

acoustique, démonté

acoustique, démonté

Ex: Unplugged shows often reveal the artist's raw talent.Les spectacles **unplugged** révèlent souvent le talent brut de l'artiste.
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