Liste de Mots Niveau C2 - Music

a musical technique where the notes of a chord are played individually in a sequence rather than simultaneously

arpeggio, arpège

the quality that marks the absence of a key in a musical composition

atonalité

a musical technique that consists of mixing two or more separate melodies into one harmony

contrepoint

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

libretto

a particular way in which a musical piece or a dramatic role is represented or interpreted

interprétation

a person whose job is to introduce and play music videos on TV, at a party, etc.

jockey vidéo

a solo section at the end of a musical piece for the performer to show their skill and creativity

cadence

a musical composition in moderate triple time, popular in the baroque era

chaconne

a short and simple song or poem

petite chanson, chansonnette

an instrumental composition marked with irregular form and improvisation, expressing strong emotions

rhapsodie, rapsodie

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

répertoire

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

soprano

any of the signs written on the left-hand end of a staff indicating the pitch of the notes

clef, clé

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

métissé

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

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

solfège

a short, repeated musical pattern found in both jazz and popular music, serving as a prominent and recognizable element within a song or composition

riff, thème répétitif

a collective of musicians performing together

ensemble, formation

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

fanfare

a device that helps musicians regulate their desired speed and rhythm

métronome

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

spiccato, technique de spiccato

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

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

positionnement des doigts, utilisation des doigts

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

musique outsider, musique non conventionnelle

a harmonious combination of sounds that is pleasing to the ear

euphonie

someone who is highly skilled at playing a musical instrument

virtuose

a classical piece of music with one or two simple repeated themes that develop into a polyphonic pattern which is more sophisticated

fugue

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

ouverture

the persistence of sound in an enclosed space after the original sound source has stopped

réverbération

the final passage of an extended musical composition

coda