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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

a theater designed for performing operas

opéra

opéra

Ex: They attended a breathtaking performance at the historic opera house. 

Ils ont assisté à une performance à couper le souffle dans l'opéra historique.

opera star

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

étoile de l'opéra, vedette de l'opéra

étoile de l'opéra, vedette de l'opéra

Ex: Aspiring singers dream of one day becoming an opera star, gracing the world's most prestigious stages with their talent and artistry. 

Les chanteurs en herbe rêvent de devenir un jour une étoile d'opéra, embellissant les scènes les plus prestigieuses du monde avec leur talent et leur art.

baritone

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

baryton

baryton

bass
bass
[nom]

a male singing voice with the lowest pitch range

basse, voix de basse

basse, voix de basse

verismo
verismo
[nom]

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

verismo, réalisme

verismo, réalisme

breeches role

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

rôle en culotte, rôle travesti

rôle en culotte, rôle travesti

tessitura

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

tessiture

operetta

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

opérette

opérette

Ex: "Die Fledermaus" by Johann Strauss II is a classic Viennese operetta renowned for its lively waltzes and comedic plot. 

"Die Fledermaus" de Johann Strauss II est une opérette viennoise classique, réputée pour ses valses entraînantes et son intrigue comique.

interval

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

intervalle, pause

intervalle, pause

Ex: The orchestra returned to the stage after a 15-minute interval. 

L'orchestre est retourné sur scène après un entracte de 15 minutes.

coloratura

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

colorature, soprano colorature

colorature, soprano colorature

Ex: As a coloratura, her voice was known for its dazzling agility and precision, making her a sought-after performer in opera houses worldwide. 

En tant que colorature, sa voix était connue pour son agilité et sa précision éblouissantes, ce qui faisait d'elle une interprète très demandée dans les opéras du monde entier.

continuo

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

basse continue, continuo

basse continue, continuo

Ex: The continuo section helped keep the orchestra together during the concert. 

La section de basse continue a aidé à maintenir l'orchestre ensemble pendant le concert.

contralto

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

contralto, alto

contralto, alto

Ex: The contralto voice resonated deeply, adding richness to the choir's performance. 

La voix de contralto a résonné profondément, ajoutant de la richesse à la performance du chœur.

countertenor

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

contreténor, haute-contre

contreténor, haute-contre

Ex: The countertenor, agile and expressive, soared with a luminous quality that enchanted all who heard it. 

Le contreténor, agile et expressif, s'élevait avec une qualité lumineuse qui enchantait tous ceux qui l'entendaient.

diva
diva
[nom]

a renowned female opera singer

diva

diva

Ex: The young singer aspired to become a diva like Maria Callas. 

Le jeune chanteur aspirait à devenir une diva comme Maria Callas.

dramma giocoso

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

dramma giocoso, drame joyeux

libretto

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

libretto

libretto

Ex: She spent months translating the libretto from Italian to English, capturing both the original meaning and the poetic quality of the text. 

Elle a passé des mois à traduire le libretto de l'italien vers l'anglais, en capturant à la fois le sens original et la qualité poétique du texte.

mezzo-soprano

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

mezzo-soprano, mezzo

mezzo-soprano, mezzo

Ex: The mezzo-soprano resonated with a captivating richness, captivating listeners with its depth and expression. 

La mezzo-soprano a résonné avec une richesse captivante, captivant les auditeurs par sa profondeur et son expression.

opera buffa

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

opéra bouffe, opéra comique italien

recitative

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

récitatif, style récitatif

Ex: In the opera, the recitative seamlessly transitioned into the aria, propelling the storyline forward. 

Dans l'opéra, le récitatif est passé sans heurt à l'aria, faisant avancer l'intrigue.

soprano
soprano
[nom]

the highest vocal range for a female singer

soprano

soprano

Ex: In the choir, the soprano section contributed a shimmering brilliance to the ensemble's sound. 

Dans le chœur, la section soprano a apporté une brillance étincelante au son de l'ensemble.

tenor
tenor
[nom]

the highest voice range of an average male singer

ténor

ténor

castrato

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

castrat, chanteur castrat

castrat, chanteur castrat

Ex: In Baroque opera, the castrato was often cast in leading roles, showcasing his extraordinary vocal range and expressiveness. 

Dans l'opéra baroque, le castrat était souvent choisi pour les rôles principaux, mettant en valeur son extraordinaire étendue vocale et son expressivité.

act
act
[nom]

a main part of a play, opera, or ballet

acte

acte

Ex: Each act of the opera showcased the talents of the performers. 

Chaque acte de l'opéra a mis en valeur les talents des interprètes.

overture

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

ouverture

ouverture

Ex: The opera began with a dramatic overture, hinting at the emotional journey that would unfold on stage. 

L'opéra a commencé avec une ouverture dramatique, laissant entrevoir le voyage émotionnel qui allait se dérouler sur scène.

aria
aria
[nom]

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

aria

aria

alto
alto
[nom]

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

alto, contralto

alto, contralto

Ex: With its velvety resonance, the alto of the symphony orchestra added warmth to the orchestral arrangement. 

Avec sa résonance veloutée, l'alto de l'orchestre symphonique a ajouté de la chaleur à l'arrangement orchestral.

librettist

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

librettiste

librettiste

falsetto

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

fausset

fausset

treble
treble
[nom]

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

soprano

soprano

Ex: The treble in the barbershop quartet added a bright and lively tone to the harmonies. 

Le soprano dans le quatuor de barbiers a ajouté un ton brillant et vivant aux harmonies.

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