Musique - Ensembles Musicaux

a group of musicians and singers playing popular music

groupe (de musique)

a large group of musicians playing jazz or dance music that usually features ensemble playing and solo improvisations

big band

a group of singers who perform together, particularly in religious ceremonies or in public

chœur

an amateur group of people who play and practice rock music in a garage

groupe de garage rock

a small number of musicians who gather together to perform or play pop music

groupe

two singers or performers who perform a piece of music together

duo

a group consisting of three musicians or singers who perform together

trio

a group consisting of four musicians or singers performing together

quatuor, quartet

a group consisting of five musicians or singers who perform together

quintette

a group consisting of six musicians or singers who perform together

sextuor

a group consisting of seven musicians or singers who perform together

septuor

a group consisting of eight musicians or singers

octuor

a group consisting of nine singers or musicians

nonet

a group of ten musicians who perform together

dixette, dixet

a group of musicians playing various instruments gathered and organized to perform a classic piece

orchestre

a successful rock band consisting of musicians who have already become famous in other bands

super groupe

a group of musicians who perform the music of a well-known band, imitating their musical and fashion style

groupe hommage, tribute band

a musical group composed of young male singers who typically perform pop or R&B music, often with synchronized dance routines and a carefully cultivated image

boy band, groupe de garçons

a musical ensemble primarily composed of brass instruments, often accompanied by percussion, and playing a variety of musical genres

bande de cuivres, orchester de cuivres

a small orchestra comprising a limited number of musicians, often one player per part

orchestre de chambre

a musical ensemble, specializing in performing music suitable for dancing

orchestre de danse, groupe de danse

a traditional Indonesian percussion ensemble comprising metallophones, xylophones, drums, and gongs, used in ceremonial and cultural events

gamelan, ensemble de gamelan

a musical ensemble, typically consisting of vocalists, that performs choral music, often in a formal or academic setting, and may include arrangements of popular songs or show tunes

chorale, club de chant

a group of instrumental musicians, often brass and percussion, who perform while marching in parades or events

bande de marche, orchestre de plein air

a musical ensemble from Trinidad and Tobago, consisting of steel drums played with mallets or sticks

orchestre de steel drums, groupe de steel band

a musical ensemble consisting of female vocalists who perform together, often with choreographed dance routines, and typically focusing on pop, R&B, or other contemporary music genres

groupe de filles, groupe féminin

a musical ensemble consisting of male vocalists who perform together, often with harmonized singing, and typically focusing on choral music or a cappella arrangements

chœur d'hommes, chorale masculine

a musical ensemble from a military organization, typically playing brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments for ceremonial and entertainment purposes

musique militaire, bande militaire

a musical ensemble consisting of four musicians who play stringed instruments, typically two violins, a viola, and a cello, that play music arranged or composed for this combination of instruments

quatuor à cordes, quatuor de cordes

a large ensemble of musicians playing symphonic music, led by a conductor

orchestre symphonique, symphonique

a group of percussion instruments played together in a coordinated manner

ensemble de percussions, groupe de percussions

a band that performs songs by other artists, usually replicating their style and arrangements

groupe de reprise, groupe de couverture

a musical group consisting of musicians who play rock music, typically including electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, and vocals

groupe de rock, band de rock

a group of musicians that perform Mexican folk music in a small group usually consisting of trumpeters, guitarists and violinists dressed in traditional costumes

mariachi

a group of dancers and singers who perform in a musical show, typically providing supporting or background roles and enhancing the main performance

chœur