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Humanités SAT - Music

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à la musique, tels que "composition", "dissonant", "aria", etc., dont vous aurez besoin pour réussir vos SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
composition

a musical work that has been created, such as a piece, song, or opus

composition

composition

Ex: Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is a famous composition. 
score
score
[nom]

the music composed for a movie

musique, partition

musique, partition

Ex: The composer received critical acclaim for his hauntingly beautiful score for the epic film. 
scale
scale
[nom]

an arrangement of a series of musical notes with specified intervals, in ascending or descending pitch order

gamme

gamme

Ex: The C major scale consists of seven notes, starting with C and following a specific pattern of intervals. 
harmonic

a component of a musical sound that is produced alongside the fundamental pitch, contributing to the overall richness and timbre of the sound

harmonique, composante harmonique

harmonique, composante harmonique

Ex: The pianist adjusted the pedal to enhance the harmonic of the sustained note, creating a resonant and immersive sound. 
symphony

a long and sophisticated musical composition written for a large orchestra, in three or four movements

symphonie

symphonie

Ex: The orchestra's rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony was truly captivating. 
concerto

a musical composition that is written for one or more solo instruments and accompanied by an orchestra with three movements

concerto

concerto

Ex: The orchestra performed a beautiful concerto by Mozart, featuring a talented soloist on the piano. 
melodic
melodic
[Adjectif]

having a tuneful, harmonious quality or arrangement of sounds

mélodique

mélodique

Ex: She composed a melodic tune that captivated listeners with its soothing rhythm. 
string quartet

a musical composition that is specifically written for two violins, a viola, and a cello, and typically consists of four movements

quatuor à cordes, quatuor pour deux violons

quatuor à cordes, quatuor pour deux violons

soloist
soloist
[nom]

a singer or musician who performs alone

soloiste

soloiste

lyricist

someone whose profession is to write the words of a song, or lyrics

parolier, parolière

parolier, parolière

saxophonist

someone who plays the saxophone

saxophoniste

saxophoniste

Ex: The saxophonist delivered an impressive solo during the jazz concert. 
virtuoso

someone who is highly skilled at playing a musical instrument

virtuose

virtuose

Ex: The young pianist was hailed as a virtuoso, astonishing audiences with his technical brilliance and emotional depth. 
prima donna

the main female singer in an opera or opera company

prima donna

prima donna

accompaniment

the musical support provided by one or more instruments or voices to enhance or complement a soloist or main melody

accompagnement, support musical

accompagnement, support musical

Ex: The guitarist provided a rhythmic accompaniment to the singer's soulful rendition of the ballad. 
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: The recitative's conversational style allowed the singer to convey the character's emotions with authenticity. 
aria
aria
[nom]

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

aria

aria

string instrument

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

instrument à cordes

instrument à cordes

Ex: The violin is a popular string instrument used in both classical and contemporary music. 
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 flute, with its delicate and airy tones, is a classic example of a woodwind instrument. 
oboe
oboe
[nom]

a woodwind double-reed instrument with a long tubular body and holes and keys on top

hautbois

hautbois

Ex: She plays the oboe in the orchestra. 
ocarina
ocarina
[nom]

an ancient wind instrument shaped like an egg with holes in its body that are covered with the fingers

ocarina

ocarina

ukulele
ukulele
[nom]

a small, four-stringed musical instrument resembling a guitar, originating from Hawaii

ukulélé, ukulele

ukulélé, ukulele

Ex: At the luau, the musicians serenaded us with the gentle melodies of the ukulele, transporting us to the shores of Waikiki. 
bagpipe
bagpipe
[nom]

a wind instrument with a reed and several sticks, played by squeezing a bag and blowing through one of its pipes, originated from Scotland

cornemuse

cornemuse

Ex: The bagpipe is a traditional Scottish musical instrument with a distinctive sound. 
theremin

an electronic musical instrument played without physical contact, controlled by hand movements near two antennas that manipulate electromagnetic fields to produce sound

thérémine, theremin

thérémine, theremin

harpsichord

an early keyboard instrument resembling a piano in which the strings are plucked rather than being hit with a hammer

clavecin

clavecin

accordion

a box-like musical instrument that is held in both hands and is played by squeezing and stretching it while pressing its keys

accordéon

accordéon

Ex: He played a lively polka tune on the accordion at the street fair. 
bassoon
bassoon
[nom]

a woodwind instrument of the oboe family consisting of a long wooden tube and a double reed

basson

basson

player piano

a type of piano equipped with a mechanism that allows it to play music automatically

piano mécanique, piano automatique

piano mécanique, piano automatique

Ex: The player piano in the corner of the room entertained guests with its lively tunes. 
percussive
percussive
[Adjectif]

producing a sharp, powerful sound, typically by hitting or striking something

percutant, percussion

percutant, percussion

Ex: The percussive beats of the drum added rhythm to the music. 
amplifier

an electronic device that strengthens electrical signals or causes sounds to get louder

amplificateur

amplificateur

Ex: The guitarist plugged his electric guitar into the amplifier to increase its volume. 
dissonant
dissonant
[Adjectif]

(of a sound) having tones that clash or sound unpleasant together

dissonant, discordant

dissonant, discordant

Ex: The dissonant chords in the composition created a sense of tension and unease. 
soundscape

an auditory experience created by the combination of musical and non-musical sounds within a particular area or context

paysage sonore, environnement sonore

paysage sonore, environnement sonore

Ex: The composer created a soundscape for the film that blended orchestral music with natural sounds. 
swing music

a subgenre of jazz marked by its infectious, propulsive rhythm, prominent use of brass and woodwind instruments, and its association with the swing era of the 1930s and 1940s

musique swing, swing

musique swing, swing

Ex: The dance floor was packed with people eager to move to the infectious rhythms of swing music. 
scat
scat
[nom]

vocal improvisation where the singer uses nonsense syllables, rhythms, and melodic variations to create spontaneous and rhythmic expressions

scat, improvisation vocale

scat, improvisation vocale

Ex: Ella Fitzgerald was known for her mastery of scat, effortlessly weaving intricate melodies and rhythms. 
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