Musique - Opéra

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à l'opéra tels que "baryton", "entracte" et "rôle en culotte".

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opera house

[nom]

a theater designed for performing operas

opéra

Ex: Tickets for the opera house show sold out within hours of going on sale .Les billets pour le spectacle de l'**opéra** se sont vendus en quelques heures après leur mise en vente.

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opera star

[nom]

a highly skilled and accomplished singer who performs leading roles in operatic productions

étoile de l'opéra, vedette de l'opéra

Ex: Critics hailed the young soprano as a rising opera star, praising her flawless technique and emotive storytelling in her debut performance .Les critiques ont salué la jeune soprano comme une **étoile montante de l'opéra**, louant sa technique impeccable et son récit émouvant lors de sa performance inaugurale.

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baritone

[nom]

a male singing voice that is classified between bass and tenor, characterized by a lower and richer tone

baryton

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bass

[nom]

a male singing voice with the lowest pitch range

basse, voix de basse

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verismo

[nom]

a style of opera or literature portraying realistic and gritty depictions of everyday life

verismo, réalisme

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breeches role

[nom]

a role where a female is portraying a male character in opera, typically dressed in male clothing

rôle en culotte, rôle travesti

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tessitura

[nom]

the comfortable range of pitches within a piece of music or a vocal part where the performer's voice or instrument sounds natural and resonant

tessiture

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operetta

[nom]

a light-hearted theatrical production blending singing, music, and spoken dialogue, often featuring comedic or romantic themes

opérette

Ex: Attending an operetta performance is a delightful way to enjoy the beauty of live singing and theatrical storytelling in a more accessible and lighthearted format than traditional opera .Assister à une performance d'**opérette** est une manière délicieuse de profiter de la beauté du chant live et de la narration théâtrale dans un format plus accessible et léger que l'opéra traditionnel.

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interval

[nom]

a short break between different parts of a theatrical or musical performance

intervalle, pause

Ex: She checked her phone during the interval, waiting for the show to resume .Elle a vérifié son téléphone pendant l'**entracte**, en attendant que le spectacle reprenne.

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coloratura

[nom]

a type of soprano singer known for their ability to perform intricate and embellished vocal passages

colorature, soprano colorature

Ex: The coloratura's performance in the ensemble piece added a shimmering brilliance to the overall sound , her agile voice dancing above the other singers with grace and precision .La performance de la **colorature** dans le morceau d'ensemble a ajouté une brillance étincelante au son global, sa voix agile dansant au-dessus des autres chanteurs avec grâce et précision.

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continuo

[nom]

a style of musical accompaniment where a keyboard instrument plays a bassline along with improvised chords

basse continue, continuo

Ex: The continuo section 's interplay with the soloist highlighted their musical skill .L'interaction de la section de **continuo** avec le soliste a mis en valeur leur talent musical.

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contralto

[nom]

a type of classical female singing voice characterized by its low range and rich, resonant quality

contralto, alto

Ex: The choral arrangement showcased the contralto's unique timbre , creating a harmonious blend with the other voices .L'arrangement choral a mis en valeur le timbre unique de la **contralto**, créant un mélange harmonieux avec les autres voix.

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countertenor

[nom]

the highest male singing voice, often akin to the alto range for female singers

contreténor, haute-contre

Ex: In the opera 's climactic moment , the countertenor's ethereal sound filled the hall , leaving listeners mesmerized by its beauty .Au moment culminant de l'opéra, le son éthéré du **contreténor** a rempli la salle, laissant les auditeurs fascinés par sa beauté.

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diva

[nom]

a renowned female opera singer

diva

Ex: Despite her fame , the diva remained humble and dedicated to her craft .Malgré sa célébrité, la **diva** est restée humble et dévouée à son art.

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dramma giocoso

[nom]

an Italian operatic genre that combines elements of both drama and comedy, featuring a mix of serious and humorous elements in the plot, music, and overall tone

dramma giocoso, drame joyeux

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libretto

[nom]

the text of a musical play, an opera, or other extended vocal works

libretto

Ex: The libretto of the new opera was praised for its lyrical beauty and its ability to convey complex emotions through simple yet powerful language .Le **livret** du nouvel opéra a été salué pour sa beauté lyrique et sa capacité à transmettre des émotions complexes à travers un langage simple mais puissant.

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mezzo-soprano

[nom]

a type of classical female singing voice situated between the soprano and contralto ranges

mezzo-soprano, mezzo

Ex: The mezzo-soprano voice lent a warm and velvety quality to the ensemble 's sound .La voix de **mezzo-soprano** a apporté une qualité chaleureuse et veloutée au son de l'ensemble.

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opera buffa

[nom]

a genre of Italian comic opera known for lighthearted storylines, witty dialogue, and comedic situations, featuring accessible music and often stock characters

opéra bouffe, opéra comique italien

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recitative

[nom]

a style of vocal singing in opera and oratorio characterized by a speech-like delivery, used to advance the plot or convey dialogue

récitatif, style récitatif

Ex: The recitative served as a bridge between musical sections , providing context for the character 's inner thoughts and feelings .Le **récitatif** servait de pont entre les sections musicales, fournissant un contexte pour les pensées et les sentiments intérieurs du personnage.

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soprano

[nom]

the highest vocal range for a female singer

soprano

Ex: The soprano resonated through the cathedral , its clarity and power filling the sacred space with divine beauty .Le **soprano** a résonné à travers la cathédrale, sa clarté et sa puissance remplissant l'espace sacré d'une beauté divine.

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tenor

[nom]

the highest voice range of an average male singer

ténor

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castrato

[nom]

a male singer with a unique voice type resulting from castration before puberty

castrat, chanteur castrat

Ex: Despite the controversial practice of castration , the castrato's voice remains a testament to the remarkable artistry and dedication of these talented singers .Malgré la pratique controversée de la castration, la voix du **castrat** reste un témoignage de l'art remarquable et du dévouement de ces chanteurs talentueux.

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act

[nom]

a main part of a play, opera, or ballet

acte

Ex: After the intermission , the audience eagerly anticipated the second act.Après l'entracte, le public attendait avec impatience le deuxième **acte**.

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overture

[nom]

the introductory piece of an opera, ballet, oratorio or any lengthy musical performance

ouverture

Ex: During the rehearsal , the musicians focused on perfecting the nuances of the overture, ensuring it would captivate the audience from the very first note .Pendant la répétition, les musiciens se sont concentrés sur la perfection des nuances de l'**ouverture**, s'assurant qu'elle captiverait le public dès la première note.

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aria

[nom]

a long, elaborate song that is melodious and is intended for a solo voice, especially in an opera

aria

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alto

[nom]

the lower register of the female voice, known for its warm and rich timbre

alto, contralto

Ex: Adding richness to the orchestra 's performance was the alto of the string section .Ajoutant de la richesse à la performance de l'orchestre était l'**alto** de la section des cordes.

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librettist

[nom]

a person who writes the words of a musical play or an opera, known as libretto

librettiste

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falsetto

[nom]

a male singing voice that extends over the range of a tenor voice, hitting unusually high notes

fausset

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treble

[nom]

the part in harmonic music or the voice with the highest pitch that belongs to a boy or female vocalist

soprano

Ex: The violinist practiced the treble passages diligently, striving for flawless execution in the upcoming concert.Le violoniste a pratiqué les passages **aigus** avec diligence, en visant une exécution impeccable pour le concert à venir.

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