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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 SAT.

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a written piece of music marked by significant size and sophistication

composition

composition

score
[nom]

the music composed for a movie

musique, partition

musique, partition

Ex: The composer drew inspiration from the film 's storyline to create a poignant and score that resonated with audiences .
scale
[nom]

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

gamme

gamme

Ex: Learning to scales is an essential foundation for any musician , as it enhances their understanding of harmony and melody .

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

harmonique, harmoniques

harmonique, harmoniques

Ex: The composer experimented with different instruments and their harmonics to achieve a specific mood or atmosphere in the composition.

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

symphonie

symphonie

Ex: The composer 's latest work was symphony that blended traditional melodies with modern harmonies .

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

concerto

concerto

Ex: concerto showcased the virtuosity of the trumpet player , who dazzled the audience with intricate melodies .
melodic
[Adjectif]

having a tuneful, harmonious quality or arrangement of sounds

mélodique

mélodique

Ex: Melodic patterns are essential to the song 's captivating quality .

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 de cordes

quatuor à cordes, quatuor de cordes

soloist
[nom]

a singer or musician who performs alone

soloiste

soloiste

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

parolier, parolière

parolier, parolière

someone who plays the saxophone

saxophoniste

saxophoniste

Ex: saxophonist's performance captivated the audience with its soulful melodies .

someone who is highly skilled at playing a musical instrument

virtuose

virtuose

Ex: virtuoso's encore performance brought the crowd to their feet , applauding the masterful display of musical prowess .

the main female singer in an opera or opera company

prima donna

prima donna

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 choir director emphasized the importance of blending voices in the accompaniment to create a unified and harmonious sound .

a style of vocal singing in opera and oratorio characterized by a speech-like delivery, used to advance the plot or convey dialogue

récitatif, récitatif

récitatif, récitatif

Ex: recitative served as a bridge between musical sections , providing context for the character 's inner thoughts and feelings .
aria
[nom]

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

aria

aria

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

instrument à cordes

instrument à cordes

Ex: Traditional bluegrass music often includes the banjo , a lively and string instrument.

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

instrument à vent, instrument en bois

instrument à vent, instrument en bois

Ex: The saxophone , despite being classified as woodwind instrument, features a brass body and a reed mouthpiece .
oboe
[nom]

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

hautbois

hautbois

Ex: oboe is a popular instrument in classical music .
ocarina
[nom]

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

ocarina

ocarina

ukulele
[nom]

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

ukulele, ukulélé

ukulele, ukulélé

Ex: ukulele's compact size makes it the perfect travel companion , allowing musicians to bring the spirit of aloha wherever they go .
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 band included bagpipe player to add a traditional touch to their performance .

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

thérémine, instrument de musique électronique sans contact

thérémine, instrument de musique électronique sans contact

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

clavecin

clavecin

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: She enjoys the portability of accordion, taking it with her to play at festivals and events .
bassoon
[nom]

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

basson

basson

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

piano mécanique, piano autoplayer

piano mécanique, piano autoplayer

Ex: player piano revolutionized home entertainment in the early 1900s , offering musical enjoyment without the need for a live pianist .
percussive
[Adjectif]

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

percussif, percutant

percussif, percutant

Ex: The percussion section of the orchestra percussive sounds using various instruments like drums and cymbals .

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

amplificateur

amplificateur

Ex: The sound engineer adjusted amplifier levels to achieve optimal sound quality for the live performance .
dissonant
[Adjectif]

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

dissonant, dissonant(e)

dissonant, dissonant(e)

Ex: dissonant tones of the alarm system startled everyone in the building .

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

paysage sonore, ambiance sonore

paysage sonore, ambiance sonore

Ex: The forestsoundscape was filled with the rustling of leaves , chirping of birds , and the distant sound of a flowing stream .

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: swing music played by the band at the wedding reception kept everyone on their feet and dancing all night long .
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: The scat section of the song brought a lively and energetic vibe to the nightclub performance.
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