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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: She preferred the acoustic guitar for its warm, natural tone. 
staccato
staccato
[Adjectif]

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

saccadé, haché

saccadé, haché

Ex: The pianist's fingers danced across the keys, producing a staccato melody. 
tuneless
tuneless
[Adjectif]

lacking a pleasant tune

peu mélodieux, faux

peu mélodieux, faux

Ex: Despite her efforts, the singer's performance was unfortunately tuneless and off-key. 
tuneful
tuneful
[Adjectif]

pleasantly melodic and harmonious

mélodieux, mélodieuse

mélodieux, mélodieuse

Ex: The choir’s tuneful rendition of the carol filled the church with a warm, festive spirit. 
tenor
tenor
[Adjectif]

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

ténor, de ténor

ténor, de ténor

Ex: The tenor singer effortlessly reached the high notes in the opera. 
vivace
vivace
[Adverbe]

(music) in a lively and animated manner

vivement,  avec vivacité

vivement, avec vivacité

Ex: The musicians played vivace, moving their bows swiftly across the strings. 
symphonic
symphonic
[Adjectif]

connected with or in form of a symphony

symphonique

symphonique

Ex: The concert featured a brilliant symphonic performance by the city's orchestra. 
melodious
melodious
[Adjectif]

having a pleasant sound

mélodieux, mélodieuse

mélodieux, mélodieuse

Ex: The melodious tones of the violin captivated the audience throughout the performance. 
melodic
melodic
[Adjectif]

having a pleasing, musical sound

mélodieux, mélodieuse

mélodieux, mélodieuse

Ex: The singer's melodic voice captivated the entire audience. 
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: The piece was composed in a bright and uplifting major key. 
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 concert will be broadcast live, allowing fans to experience the music in real-time. 
instrumental
instrumental
[Adjectif]

(of music) made only by instruments and without vocals

instrumental

instrumental

Ex: The instrumental piece featured a beautiful piano melody accompanied by strings. 
harmonic
harmonic
[Adjectif]

having blended sounds or tones that combine in a pleasing way

harmonique

harmonique

Ex: The choir produced a harmonic blend that filled the concert hall with rich, beautiful sounds. 
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 singer hit a sharp high note that resonated throughout the auditorium. 
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: The piece was written in a minor key, giving it a melancholic tone. 
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: The ambient music played softly in the background, creating a calming atmosphere. 
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: The word contains a low vowel sound. 
brassy
brassy
[Adjectif]

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

cuivré, éclatant

cuivré, éclatant

Ex: The brassy sound of the trumpet blared through the concert hall. 
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: She took vocal lessons to improve her singing. 
rhythmic
rhythmic
[Adjectif]

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

rythmique, cadencé

rythmique, cadencé

Ex: The rhythmic tapping of the drum set the pace for the band. 
musical
musical
[Adjectif]

relating to or containing music

musical, musicale

musical, musicale

Ex: He's taking a musical theory class to enhance his songwriting skills. 
orchestral
orchestral
[Adjectif]

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

orchestral

orchestral

Ex: The orchestral performance captivated the audience with its grandeur and complexity. 
classical
classical
[Adjectif]

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

classique

classique

Ex: Her music teacher introduced her to several classical composers. 
lyric
lyric
[Adjectif]

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

lyrique

lyrique

loud
loud
[Adjectif]

producing a sound or noise with high volume

fort, forte

fort, forte

Ex: He slammed the door with a loud bang. 
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: The funky bassline got everyone on the dance floor moving. 
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: The solo performance by the pianist captivated the audience with its haunting melody. 
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 band's latest album has a distinct pop sound with catchy hooks and upbeat rhythms. 
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: The avant-garde filmmaker pushed the boundaries of narrative structure, crafting abstract, non-linear stories that challenged viewers' perceptions of cinema. 
treble
treble
[Adjectif]

relating to the highest range of musical notes or frequencies

aigu, soprano

aigu, soprano

Ex: The treble clef is used to notate music for instruments with higher pitches, such as the violin or flute. 
monophonic
monophonic
[Adjectif]

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

monophonique, mono

monophonique, mono

Ex: The old radio played monophonic sound, lacking the depth and directionality of modern stereo systems. 
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 choir sang a cappella, beautifully harmonizing without any instrumental accompaniment. 
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