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Musique - Parties de Pièces Musicales

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux différentes parties des pièces musicales telles que "accompagnement", "crescendo" et "prélude".

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crescendo

a slow and constant increase in the loudness of a musical piece

crescendo

crescendo

Ex: The film’s soundtrack featured a crescendo that enhanced the climactic scene. 

La bande originale du film comportait un crescendo qui renforçait la scène culminante.

strain
strain
[nom]

the tune or sound of a musical piece or song

accords

accords

Ex: We could hear the strains of a violin in the distance. 
tempo
tempo
[nom]

the speed that a piece of music is or should be played at

tempo

tempo

Ex: A fast tempo can make a song feel more energetic. 

Un tempo rapide peut rendre une chanson plus énergique.

accompaniment

the musical support provided by one or more instruments or voices to enhance or complement a soloist or main melody

accompagnement, support musical

accompagnement, support musical

Ex: In the opera, the orchestra's lush accompaniment intensified the emotional impact of the soprano's aria. 

Dans l'opéra, l'accompagnement luxuriant de l'orchestre a intensifié l'impact émotionnel de l'aria de la soprano.

cadence
cadence
[nom]

a sequence of musical notes or chords that marks the conclusion of a phrase, section, or entire composition

cadence

cadence

Ex: The final cadence resolved the tension built throughout the piece. 

La cadence finale a résolu la tension construite tout au long de la pièce.

coda
coda
[nom]

the final passage of an extended musical composition

coda

coda

Ex: In the final movement, the composer introduced a lively coda that recapitulated the main themes with a new, exhilarating twist. 

Dans le mouvement final, le compositeur a introduit une coda vivante qui récapitule les thèmes principaux avec une nouvelle touche exaltante.

descant
descant
[nom]

a melody sung or played above the main melody, typically in a higher register

une mélodie chantée ou jouée au-dessus de la mélodie principale,  généralement dans un registre plus élevé

une mélodie chantée ou jouée au-dessus de la mélodie principale, généralement dans un registre plus élevé

Ex: In the folk song arrangement, the fiddle played a lively descant over the melody, adding a touch of whimsy to the music. 

Dans l'arrangement de la chanson folklorique, le violon jouait un déchant vif sur la mélodie, ajoutant une touche de fantaisie à la musique.

excerpt
excerpt
[nom]

a short piece taken from a longer composition

extrait

extrait

leitmotif

a theme that appears in a literary or musical piece several times and is associated with a particular person, idea or object

leitmotiv

leitmotiv

middle eight

a contrasting section in a song that typically spans eight bars, serving as a bridge between verses and choruses

pont musical, middle eight

pont musical, middle eight

movement

one of the main parts that a long musical work is divided into, having its own structure

mouvement

mouvement

Ex: The second movement of the concerto featured a beautiful dialogue between the piano and the orchestra. 
prelude
prelude
[nom]

a short section of a musical performance such as a fugue, opera, suite, etc. that introduces the main theme or subject

prélude

prélude

part
part
[nom]

the specific music played or sung by a particular voice or instrument in multiple parts

partie, voix

partie, voix

Ex: The violin part is difficult in the final movement. 
section
section
[nom]

a portion of a composition distinguished by its own melody, rhythm, or harmony

partie, section

partie, section

Ex: Each section of the fugue has unique harmonic patterns. 
theme
theme
[nom]

a recurring melody, rhythm, chord progression, or motif in a musical composition that serves as a unifying element

thème, leitmotiv

thème, leitmotiv

Ex: In film scoring, the composer often introduces a memorable theme that captures the emotional essence of the story and resonates with audiences. 
vocal
vocal
[nom]

a section or part of a musical composition that is sung

chant

chant

Ex: The song had a catchy vocal that the audience loved. 
variation

a version of a musical theme with alterations in rhythm, tempo, melody, etc. in a way that the original theme is recognizable

variation

variation

Ex: Each variation changes the rhythm while keeping the melody recognizable. 
cadenza
cadenza
[nom]

a solo section at the end of a musical piece for the performer to show their skill and creativity

cadence

cadence

Ex: The violinist's cadenza in the solo piece was a dazzling display of technical skill and musical expression. 

La cadenza du violoniste dans le morceau solo était un étourdissant démonstration de compétence technique et d'expression musicale.

obbligato

a musical part that is integral to a piece of music and cannot be omitted

obligé, partie obligée

obligé, partie obligée

Ex: In the concerto, the pianist's obbligato provided a counterpoint to the orchestra's majestic theme, creating a dialogue between soloist and ensemble. 

Dans le concerto, l'obbligato du pianiste a fourni un contrepoint au thème majestueux de l'orchestre, créant un dialogue entre le soliste et l'ensemble.

form
form
[nom]

the overall structure or organization of a musical composition

forme, structure

forme, structure

Ex: Pop songs often follow a verse-chorus form, with repeated sections that create familiarity and catchiness. 
beat
beat
[nom]

a piece of music's or a poem's main rhythm

temps

temps

Ex: In electronic dance music, the bassline provides a driving beat that gets people moving on the dance floor. 
passage
passage
[nom]

a short section of a musical work

passage

passage

Ex: That passage in the symphony is particularly expressive. 
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