Musique - Pièces Musicales

a movement or composition intended to be played at a slow tempo

adagio

a movement or composition intended to be played at a brisk lively tempo

allégro

a movement or composition intended to be played at a fairly slow tempo

andante

a musical composition that is written for one or more solo instruments and accompanied by an orchestra with three movements

concerto

a piece of music written for two performers

duo

a musical piece written for three singers or instruments

trio

a musical piece written for four singers or instruments

quartet, quatuor

a musical piece written for five singers or instruments

quintette

a musical piece written for six singers or instruments

sextet

a musical piece written for seven singers or instruments

septet

a musical piece written for eight singers or instruments

octuor

a musical piece written for nine singers or instruments

nonet

a piece of music written for and performed by ten musicians with individual parts or voices

décet, décet musical

a musical composition with an improvised style that does not have a fixed form

fantaisie

dynamic marking indicating that a passage should be played loudly or with strong intensity

forte, forte (dynamique)

a classical piece of music with one or two simple repeated themes that develop into a polyphonic pattern which is more sophisticated

fugue

a musical piece in duple or quadruple rhythm that is written to accompany or suggest marching

musique du défilé

an instrumental composition that is written for organ, played during or after a religious service

voluntary

a musical composition in moderate triple time, popular in the baroque era

chaconne

a musical piece or poem appropriate to or influenced by the dawn or early morning

aubade

a polyphonic composition in which each singer or instrument takes turn in repeating the theme melody after a given duration

canon

a musical composition resembling or including a harmonized Lutheran hymn or psalm

choral

a written piece of music marked by significant size and sophistication

composition

a piece of instrumental music with light character in various movements, usually written for a small orchestra

divertimento

an instrumental composition that is usually short and is intended for practice or demonstration of a skill

étude

a piece of music in moderately quick 4/4 time intended for a French dance popular in the 18th century

gavotte

a short instrumental piece that is performed between the acts of an opera or other musical performance

intermezzo

a musical piece that is intended to be performed at a very slow tempo and in a serious manner

largo

a piece of music set to a formal couple dance marked with triple time rhythm, toe pointing and bowing, popular in the 17th and 18th centuries

menuet

a religious ceremony that includes a choral composition with multiple voices and instruments, based on religious texts

messe, messe religieuse

a set of musical pieces that are performed or sung successively in a continuous tune

medley

a romantic or dreamy composition written for the piano, dealing with night or evening

nocturne

a musical piece or collection that is written by a famous composer followed by the date in which it was created

opus

a lengthy musical composition with a religious theme based on the Bible written for orchestra, choirs and singers without using costumes, action, or any scenery

oratorio

a piece of traditional Indian music marked by intervals and melodic patterns, used for improvisation

râga, râgam

an instrumental composition marked with irregular form and improvisation, expressing strong emotions

rhapsodie, rapsodie

a light and short instrumental piece of music in rapid triple time that is usually part of a symphony or sonata

scherzo

a short and particular piece of music associated with a specific program or performer

indicatif musical

a musical piece written for one singer or instrument

solo

a musical composition for a solo instrument, typically accompanied by piano, in 3 or 4 movements of contrasting keys

sonate

a piece of music that has words

chanson

a musical composition that is specifically written for two violins, a viola, and a cello, and typically consists of four movements

quatuor à cordes, quatuor de cordes

a long and sophisticated musical composition written for a large orchestra, in three or four movements

symphonie

a piece of music in one movement that is intended for symphony orchestra, telling a story or describing a place or an idea

poème symphonique

a musical piece or song recorded on a CD, tape, or vinyl record

morceau, chanson, piste, plage

a piece of music traditionally played during a wedding ceremony

marche nuptiale, marche de mariage

an instrumental musical composition of the 17th or 18th centuries consisting of a series of related keys or a modern rendition of this in several movements

suite

a musical piece that involves singing

chant

a short performance that is presented between two longer pieces

intermède

a short introduction to a literary or musical composition

intro

a written or printed version of a musical composition consisting of all the vocal and instrumental sections

partition

a composition for piano and orchestra, featuring a solo piano part with orchestral accompaniment

concerto pour piano, concerto pianistique

a lively piece of music that is fast-paced

vivace

a musical composition typically from the Baroque period, featuring a small group of solo instruments contrasted with a larger ensemble

concerto grosso

a musical play sung and performed by singers

opéra

a piece of dance music in slow duple rhythm from southern Europe that became popular in England in the 16th century, couples danced to this in elegant attire

pavane

music that is intended for a stately Spanish dance in slow triple time with accent on the second beat, popular in the 17th and 18th centuries

sarabande

a type of composition or movement characterized by its lively and energetic rhythm, often featuring intricate melodic and contrapuntal elements

gigue, gigue musicale