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Musique - Mots Liés à la Musique

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques noms anglais liés à la musique tels que "verse", "rehearsal" et "arrangement".

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instrument

an object or device used for producing music, such as a violin or a piano

instrument

instrument

Ex: He cleaned and stored his instrument properly after each use to keep it in good condition. 
percussion instrument

any musical instrument such as cymbals, timpani or bass drum that is played by being hit or scraped by a beater

instrument de percussion

instrument de percussion

reed instrument

any wind instrument that produces sound when air blown into its chambers causes a thin strip of material, called a reed, to vibrate

instrument à anche

instrument à anche

string instrument

any musical instruments that can produce sound when its strings are touched or struck

instrument à cordes

instrument à cordes

Ex: She learned to play the guitar, a versatile string instrument, during her summer break. 

Elle a appris à jouer de la guitare, un instrument à cordes polyvalent, pendant ses vacances d'été.

woodwind instrument

a musical instrument that produces sound by vibrating air within a tube or pipe, typically made of wood or metal

instrument à vent en bois, instrument à anche

instrument à vent en bois, instrument à anche

Ex: The saxophone, though made of brass, is classified as a woodwind instrument due to its reed mechanism. 

Le saxophone, bien que fabriqué en laiton, est classé comme instrument à vent en raison de son mécanisme à anche.

crossover

the process of changing the style or form by a musician in order to appeal to a wider range of people

métissé

métissé

Ex: The jazz musician's crossover into electronic music resulted in a fusion of styles that captivated listeners with its innovative sound. 

Le crossover du musicien de jazz dans la musique électronique a abouti à une fusion de styles qui a captivé les auditeurs avec son son innovant.

mood music

music that is meant to create a relaxed or romantic ambiance

musique d'ambiance

musique d'ambiance

musician

a person who plays, performs, or composes music, especially professionally

musicien, musicienne

musicien, musicienne

Ex: The band is looking for another musician to play keyboard. 
voice
voice
[nom]

the sounds that a person makes when speaking or singing

voix

voix

Ex: He used his powerful voice to rally the crowd during the protest. 
verse
verse
[nom]

a group of lines forming one section of a song or poem

vers, strophe

vers, strophe

Ex: Each verse of the song tells a different part of the story. 
tunefulness

the quality of having a pleasant tune or being melodious

mélodie

mélodie

lyric
lyric
[nom]

(plural) a song's words or text

paroles

paroles

Ex: I find the lyrics of this song particularly meaningful and relatable. 

Je trouve les paroles de cette chanson particulièrement significatives et auxquelles on peut s'identifier.

brass instrument

a musical instrument that produces sound by vibrating air within a metal tube, typically made of brass

instrument à vent en cuivre, instrument de cuivre

instrument à vent en cuivre, instrument de cuivre

Ex: The French horn, known for its mellow and rounded tones, is a versatile brass instrument used in both classical and contemporary music. 

Le cor français, connu pour ses tons doux et arrondis, est un instrument à vent polyvalent utilisé à la fois dans la musique classique et contemporaine.

hit
hit
[nom]

someone or something that is extremely popular

succès, tube

succès, tube

Ex: The puppy was a big hit at the party. 
fingering

the act of positioning and using fingers on an instrument to play specific notes or chords

doigté

doigté

Ex: The guitarist adjusted his fingering to play the challenging chord sequence. 

Le guitariste a ajusté son doigté pour jouer la séquence d'accords difficile.

rehearsal

a session of practice in which performers prepare themselves for a public performance of a concert, play, etc.

répétition

répétition

Ex: During rehearsal, the cast worked on blocking scenes to enhance stage movement. 

Pendant la répétition, la distribution a travaillé sur le blocage des scènes pour améliorer les mouvements sur scène.

release
release
[nom]

the act of ending a sustained musical sound or note, allowing it to decay naturally

relâchement, fin de note

relâchement, fin de note

Ex: The guitarist's quick release of the string produced a crisp and articulate staccato effect. 
sample
sample
[nom]

a short segment of music or sound captured digitally for use in creating a new composition

échantillon

échantillon

Ex: She used a vocal sample from an old recording. 
set
set
[nom]

a collection of musical pieces or songs performed consecutively during a performance

set, série

set, série

Ex: Each set at the concert lasted about 30 minutes. 
soundcheck

a process of checking that the equipment used for recording music, or for playing music at a concert, is working correctly and producing sound of a good quality

vérifier le son

vérifier le son

arrangement

a musical piece that has been adapted or arranged to be performed by various instruments or voices

arrangement, composition

arrangement, composition

Ex: He composed a piano arrangement of the symphony for solo performances. 
busking
busking
[nom]

the act of playing music in public and asking the passers-by for money

jouer dans la rue

jouer dans la rue

carol singing

the act of singing Christmas carols in churches or streets, usually to collect money for charity

chant de Noël

chant de Noël

composition

the act or skill of creating written works

composition

composition

Ex: She spent several months on the composition of the poem. 
karaoke
karaoke
[nom]

a form of entertainment in which people sing the words of popular songs while a machine plays only their music

karaoké

karaoké

Ex: Karaoke allows people to feel like rock stars for a few minutes, regardless of their singing ability. 

Le karaoké permet aux gens de se sentir comme des stars du rock pendant quelques minutes, quelle que soit leur capacité à chanter.

outsider music

unconventional, experimental, and non-mainstream music created by individuals who do not conform to established musical conventions or industry expectations

musique outsider, musique marginale

musique outsider, musique marginale

Ex: The artist gained a cult following for his outsider music, characterized by its raw emotion and unpolished production. 

L'artiste a acquis un public culte pour sa musique outsider, caractérisée par son émotion brute et sa production non polie.

lo-fi
lo-fi
[nom]

a raw, unpolished, and low-fidelity music production or recording style characterized by a DIY aesthetic and nostalgic or vintage vibes

lo-fi, musique lo-fi

lo-fi, musique lo-fi

Ex: The lo-fi aesthetic of the album, characterized by its raw and unpolished sound, resonated with listeners seeking authenticity in music. 

L'esthétique lo-fi de l'album, caractérisée par son son brut et non poli, a trouvé un écho auprès des auditeurs en quête d'authenticité dans la musique.

lead guitar

the guitar part in a band or ensemble that plays melodies, solos, and improvisations, taking the lead or prominence over other instruments

guitare solo, guitare principale

guitare solo, guitare principale

alto
alto
[nom]

a mid-sized instrument positioned between smaller and larger counterparts in terms of pitch and size

l'alto, le saxophone alto

l'alto, le saxophone alto

Ex: In the orchestra, the alto flute's mellow timbre added depth and warmth to the ensemble's overall sound. 

Dans l'orchestre, le timbre doux de la flûte alto a ajouté de la profondeur et de la chaleur au son global de l'ensemble.

act
act
[nom]

a singer, band or musician who performs on a stage

interprète

interprète

Ex: The headlining act was the highlight of the festival, drawing thousands of fans. 
support
support
[nom]

a singer or band that open a pop or rock concert before the main act

première partie

première partie

Ex: The concert featured two support acts before the headliner. 
ensemble

a collective of musicians performing together

ensemble, groupe

ensemble, groupe

Ex: The audience was entranced by the a cappella renditions of the vocal ensemble. 

Le public était envoûté par les interprétations a cappella du ensemble vocal.

consort
consort
[nom]

a group of instruments or voices that perform together, typically of the same family or type

un ensemble d'instruments ou de voix qui jouent ensemble,  généralement de la même famille ou du même type

un ensemble d'instruments ou de voix qui jouent ensemble, généralement de la même famille ou du même type

Ex: The king's consort delighted the court with their majestic performances, showcasing the talent of the realm's finest musicians. 

Le consort du roi a ravi la cour avec ses performances majestueuses, mettant en valeur le talent des meilleurs musiciens du royaume.

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. 
drum roll

a continuous series of rapid beats on a drum, especially while announcing something exciting

roulement de tambour

roulement de tambour

fanfare
fanfare
[nom]

a short and lively ceremonial sounding of trumpets or other brass instruments, usually to announce something important

fanfare

fanfare

Ex: The composer wrote a majestic fanfare for the orchestra, capturing the grandeur and excitement of the royal procession. 

Le compositeur a écrit une fanfare majestueuse pour l'orchestre, capturant la grandeur et l'excitation de la procession royale.

solfege
solfege
[nom]

a singing method that uses a system of vocal syllables to represent musical pitches in order to facilitate sight-singing and ear training

solfège

solfège

Ex: The solfege syllables helped him to memorize melodies more easily. 

Les syllabes solfege l'ont aidé à mémoriser les mélodies plus facilement.

metronome

a device that helps musicians regulate their desired speed and rhythm

métronome

métronome

Ex: The instructor recommended setting the metronome to a slow speed while learning the complex passage to develop accuracy before increasing the tempo. 

L'instructeur a recommandé de régler le métronome à une vitesse lente lors de l'apprentissage du passage complexe pour développer la précision avant d'augmenter le tempo.

auditorium

the part of a theater, concert hall, or other venue where the audience sits to watch a performance

auditorium

auditorium

Ex: The speaker's voice reverberated throughout the vast auditorium as they addressed the audience on important matters. 

La voix de l'orateur a résonné dans le vaste auditorium alors qu'ils s'adressaient au public sur des questions importantes.

harmonization

the act of singing additional vocal parts that complement the melody, creating harmonies

harmonisation

harmonisation

Ex: During the chorus, the singers demonstrated flawless harmonization, their voices blending seamlessly to create a captivating sound. 

Pendant le refrain, les chanteurs ont démontré une harmonisation impeccable, leurs voix se mélangeant parfaitement pour créer un son captivant.

baton
baton
[nom]

a slender stick used by a conductor while leading an orchestra

baguette

baguette

Ex: With precise baton technique, the guest conductor elicited an exceptional performance. 

Avec une technique de bâton précise, le chef d'orchestre invité a suscité une performance exceptionnelle.

spiccato

a technique in music for string instruments where the bow bounces lightly off the strings, creating short, crisp notes

spiccato, piqué

spiccato, piqué

Ex: The cellist practiced spiccato to improve their bow control. 

Le violoncelliste a pratiqué le spiccato pour améliorer son contrôle de l'archet.

counterpoint

a musical composition in which two or more independent melodies are played or sung simultaneously, creating harmony and interplay

contrepoint

contrepoint

Ex: The composer studied counterpoint to improve his polyphonic writing. 

Le compositeur a étudié le contrepoint pour améliorer son écriture polyphonique.

concert-goer

someone who attends concerts or live music performances

spectateur de concert, amateur de concerts

spectateur de concert, amateur de concerts

Ex: As a seasoned concert-goer, she knew all the best spots to stand for optimal sound quality and visibility. 

En tant que habituée des concerts, elle connaissait tous les meilleurs endroits où se tenir pour une qualité sonore et une visibilité optimales.

crowd-surfing

when an individual is carried above the crowd by the audience during live music concerts or events, often used as a form of interactive performance or stage diving

surf de foule, porté par la foule

surf de foule, porté par la foule

concert hall

a large building or room that is designed for performing concerts

salle de concert, auditorium

salle de concert, auditorium

Ex: The concert hall was filled to capacity, with music lovers eager to hear their favorite artists. 

La salle de concert était remplie à capacité, avec des amateurs de musique impatients d'entendre leurs artistes préférés.

orchestra pit

the place in front of the stage, which is slightly lower, where an orchestra sits and performs for an opera, ballet, etc.

fosse d'orchestre

fosse d'orchestre

Ex: From the orchestra pit, the conductor had a clear view of both the musicians and the stage, ensuring seamless coordination. 

Depuis la fosse d'orchestre, le chef d'orchestre avait une vue dégagée à la fois sur les musiciens et sur la scène, assurant une coordination sans heurts.

encore
encore
[nom]

an additional or repeated piece that is performed at the end of a concert, because the audience has asked for it

rappel

rappel

Ex: The pianist returned to the stage for an encore, playing a favorite piece. 

Le pianiste est retourné sur scène pour un bis, jouant un morceau favori.

second position

a finger or hand placement on an instrument for producing a specific sound or playing a particular note or chord

deuxième position, position seconde

deuxième position, position seconde

fourth position

a higher hand placement on the fingerboard of a string instrument for accessing higher range notes

quatrième position, position supérieure

quatrième position, position supérieure

fifth position

a specific hand position or fingering on a musical instrument for playing certain chords or notes

cinquième position, position cinq

cinquième position, position cinq

repertoire

a stock of plays, songs, dances, etc. that a company or a performer is prepared to perform

répertoire

répertoire

Ex: As a classical pianist, she spent years building her repertoire, mastering works by composers ranging from Bach to Rachmaninoff. 

En tant que pianiste classique, elle a passé des années à construire son répertoire, maîtrisant des œuvres de compositeurs allant de Bach à Rachmaninoff.

music video

a short film or visual presentation created to accompany a song, often featuring the artist performing or telling a story

clip musical

clip musical

Ex: They watched the music video on a streaming platform. 

Ils ont regardé le clip musical sur une plateforme de streaming.

set list

a predetermined sequence of songs or musical pieces that a band or performer plans to play during a live performance or concert

liste des morceaux, programme musical

liste des morceaux, programme musical

metalhead

a person who is passionate about heavy metal music

metalleux, metalleuse

metalleux, metalleuse

Ex: With their long hair, black attire, and heavy boots, the metalheads stood out in the crowd at the rock festival. 

Avec leurs cheveux longs, leur tenue noire et leurs bottes lourdes, les metalheads se distinguaient dans la foule du festival de rock.

punk
punk
[nom]

a person who embodies the rebellious and anti-establishment ethos associated with the punk subculture

punk, rebelle

punk, rebelle

Ex: With their outspoken views and DIY ethic, the punk actively participated in protests and social movements, advocating for radical change. 

Avec leurs opinions franches et leur éthique DIY, le punk a activement participé à des manifestations et des mouvements sociaux, plaidant pour un changement radical.

audience

a group of people who have gathered to watch and listen to a play, concert, etc.

public

public

Ex: She scanned the audience looking for her family. 
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