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Musique - Décrire la Musique

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à la description de la musique tels que "acoustique", "a capella" et "funky".

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acoustic
acoustic
[Adjectif]

(of a musical instrument) making a sound that is natural, not amplified

acoustique

acoustique

Ex: The band played an acoustic set, showcasing their talent without electronic amplification. 

Le groupe a joué un set acoustique, mettant en valeur leur talent sans amplification électronique.

staccato
staccato
[Adjectif]

playing or singing musical notes with short, distinct intervals between them

saccadé, haché

saccadé, haché

Ex: The percussion section added a staccato rhythm to the orchestra's performance. 

La section de percussions a ajouté un rythme staccato à la performance de l'orchestre.

tuneless
tuneless
[Adjectif]

lacking a pleasant tune

peu mélodieux, faux

peu mélodieux, faux

Ex: The amateur guitarist's playing was tuneless, causing discomfort among the audience. 
tuneful
tuneful
[Adjectif]

pleasantly melodic and harmonious

mélodieux, mélodieuse

mélodieux, mélodieuse

Ex: Her tuneful singing made the entire room stop and listen. 

Son chant mélodieux a fait s'arrêter toute la pièce et écouter.

tenor
tenor
[Adjectif]

relating to the adult male voice of the highest natural pitch range

ténor, de ténor

ténor, de ténor

Ex: His powerful tenor voice filled the concert hall with emotion. 

Sa puissante voix de ténor a rempli la salle de concert d'émotion.

vivace
vivace
[Adverbe]

(music) in a lively and animated manner

vivement,  avec vivacité

vivement, avec vivacité

Ex: The pianist performed the piece vivace, with fingers flying across the keys. 

Le pianiste a interprété le morceau vivace, avec les doigts volant sur les touches.

symphonic
symphonic
[Adjectif]

connected with or in form of a symphony

symphonique

symphonique

Ex: She has a deep appreciation for symphonic music, frequently attending live concerts. 

Elle a une profonde appréciation pour la musique symphonique, assistant fréquemment à des concerts live.

melodious
melodious
[Adjectif]

having a pleasant sound

mélodieux, mélodieuse

mélodieux, mélodieuse

Ex: Birds sang in melodious harmony as the sun began to rise. 

Les oiseaux chantaient en une harmonie mélodieuse alors que le soleil commençait à se lever.

melodic
melodic
[Adjectif]

having a pleasing, musical sound

mélodieux, mélodieuse

mélodieux, mélodieuse

Ex: The birds outside created a melodic backdrop to the morning. 

Les oiseaux à l'extérieur ont créé une toile de fond mélodique pour le matin.

major
major
[Adjectif]

based on a scale in which the interval between the third and the fourth notes and the seventh and the eighth notes is a half step

majeur

majeur

Ex: She practiced the C major scale to improve her piano technique. 
live
live
[Adverbe]

used when an event or performance is happening at the present moment or being broadcast in real-time

en direct, en public, en live

en direct, en public, en live

Ex: The news anchor reported live from the scene of the event, providing up-to-the-minute information. 
instrumental
instrumental
[Adjectif]

(of music) made only by instruments and without vocals

instrumental

instrumental

Ex: They played instrumental music during dinner to create a relaxed ambiance. 
harmonic
harmonic
[Adjectif]

having blended sounds or tones that combine in a pleasing way

harmonique

harmonique

Ex: The composer's harmonic techniques made the symphony resonate with emotional depth. 

Les techniques harmoniques du compositeur ont fait résonner la symphonie avec une profondeur émotionnelle.

grungy
grungy
[Adjectif]

connected with grunge rock music that has a loud guitar sound

grunge

grunge

sharp
sharp
[Adjectif]

having a slightly higher pitch than the corresponding natural note

aigu, dièse

aigu, dièse

Ex: The pianist played a series of sharp chords, adding a sense of urgency to the music. 
punky
punky
[Adjectif]

denoting or resembling punk rock in style

de punk

de punk

natural
natural
[Adjectif]

(of a musical note) indicating that the note is neither sharp nor flat

naturel

naturel

minor
minor
[Adjectif]

based on a scale in which the interval between the second and the third notes, the fifth and the sixth notes and the seventh and eighth notes is a half step

mineur

mineur

Ex: She preferred playing minor chords for their dramatic effect. 
atonal
atonal
[Adjectif]

(of a piece of music) marked by a lack of tonality

atonal

atonal

ambient
ambient
[Adjectif]

relating to the type of music that emphasizes on tone and atmosphere rather than traditional structure

d'ambiance

d'ambiance

Ex: He enjoys listening to ambient tracks while studying because they help him focus. 

Il aime écouter des morceaux ambient en étudiant parce qu'ils l'aident à se concentrer.

aleatory
aleatory
[Adjectif]

connected with or denoting musical compositions or other art forms that involve random choice using computer techniques

aléatoire

aléatoire

low
low
[Adjectif]

(of a vowel) articulated by positioning the tongue down and the mouth open

bas, grave

bas, grave

Ex: In "cat," the /æ/ is a low vowel. 
brassy
brassy
[Adjectif]

having a harsh, loud, or bold tone, reminiscent of brass instruments

cuivré, éclatant

cuivré, éclatant

Ex: Her voice took on a brassy quality as she sang the high notes. 

Sa voix a pris une qualité criarde alors qu'elle chantait les notes aiguës.

biphonic
biphonic
[Adjectif]

describing a quality of music that involves the simultaneous production of two distinct pitches or tones, often with one serving as a drone or sustained pitch while the other carries the melody or rhythm

biphonique, à deux voix

biphonique, à deux voix

vocal
vocal
[Adjectif]

relating to or intended for singing

vocal

vocal

Ex: The choir's vocal performance was flawless. 

La performance vocale de la chorale était impeccable.

rhythmic
rhythmic
[Adjectif]

having a pattern or regular sequence of sounds, movements, or events

rythmique, cadencé

rythmique, cadencé

Ex: The ticking of the clock was rhythmic, marking the passage of time in a steady pattern. 

Le tic-tac de l'horloge était rythmique, marquant le passage du temps selon un schéma régulier.

musical
musical
[Adjectif]

relating to or containing music

musical, musicale

musical, musicale

Ex: His room is filled with musical equipment for recording his own songs. 
orchestral
orchestral
[Adjectif]

made for or related to an orchestra, typically involving a wide range of instruments playing together

orchestral

orchestral

Ex: She enjoyed listening to orchestral music while studying. 

Elle aimait écouter de la musique orchestrale en étudiant.

classical
classical
[Adjectif]

related to music that is respected, serious, and is typically from the Western tradition

classique

classique

Ex: The orchestra played a classical piece by Mozart. 
lyric
lyric
[Adjectif]

(of a singing voice) having a light register and a melodic style

lyrique

lyrique

loud
loud
[Adjectif]

producing or involving a large amount of sound or noise

fort, forte

fort, forte

Ex: Daniel heard a loud bang outside the house. 
funky
funky
[Adjectif]

(of music) having a rhythmic, energetic quality with a strong, distinctive beat that encourages movement

funky, qui a du groove

funky, qui a du groove

Ex: Her band played a funky rendition of the classic song, adding their own unique style. 

Son groupe a joué une version funky de la chanson classique, ajoutant leur propre style unique.

all-star
all-star
[Adjectif]

(of a performance) exceptional in quality or features highly skilled performers

exceptionnel,  de haut vol

exceptionnel, de haut vol

solo
solo
[Adjectif]

done or created by just one musician, rather than by a group or ensemble

solo

solo

Ex: She played a solo passage for viola that was both intricate and moving. 
solid-body
solid-body
[Adjectif]

(of musical instruments) having a body made entirely from a solid block of wood or other solid material

à corps plein, à caisse pleine

à corps plein, à caisse pleine

pop
pop
[Adjectif]

related to popular culture, with many appealing elements such as music, fashion, art, etc.

populaire,  pop

populaire, pop

Ex: The artist's paintings incorporate pop art techniques, using bold colors and iconic imagery. 
avant-garde
avant-garde
[Adjectif]

innovative, experimental, or unconventional in style or approach, especially in the arts

avant-gardiste, d'avant-garde

avant-gardiste, d'avant-garde

Ex: Avant-garde fashion designers often eschew traditional trends, opting instead for bold, avant-garde creations that blur the line between clothing and art. 

Les créateurs de mode avant-garde évitent souvent les tendances traditionnelles, optant plutôt pour des créations audacieuses et avant-garde qui brouillent la frontière entre vêtement et art.

treble
treble
[Adjectif]

relating to the highest range of musical notes or frequencies

aigu, soprano

aigu, soprano

Ex: Her voice soared into the treble range as she hit the high notes effortlessly. 

Sa voix s'éleva dans le registre aigu alors qu'elle atteignait les notes élevées sans effort.

monophonic
monophonic
[Adjectif]

describing sound transmission, recording or reproduction that is transferred through a single channel

monophonique, mono

monophonique, mono

Ex: Despite its monophonic output, the vintage record player had a charm that appealed to many audiophiles. 

Malgré sa sortie monophonique, le tourne-disque vintage avait un charme qui plaisait à de nombreux audiophiles.

on shuffle
on shuffle
[Adverbe]

(of tracks on a music player or an app) played randomly

en désordre

en désordre

a capella
a capella
[Adverbe]

solely with vocal harmony and melody

a cappella

a cappella

Ex: The group performed a cappella, showcasing their vocal talents without the support of instruments. 

Le groupe a interprété a cappella, mettant en valeur leurs talents vocaux sans le soutien d'instruments.

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