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Musique - Genres Musicaux

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux genres musicaux tels que "reggae", "jazz" et "musique folk".

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classical music

music that originated in Europe, has everlasting value, long-established rules, and elaborated forms

musique classique

musique classique

Ex: She enjoys listening to classical music while studying, as it helps her concentrate and relax. 
avant-garde music

music that rejects the conventional forms and introduces new and progressive themes

musique d'avant-garde

musique d'avant-garde

experimental music

a genre of music that pushes the boundaries of traditional musical conventions, often exploring unconventional sounds, structures, techniques, or ideas

musique expérimentale, musique d'avant-garde

musique expérimentale, musique d'avant-garde

popular music

a genre of music that is widely appealing to the general public and is commercially successful

musique populaire

musique populaire

Ex: Pop music, a subset of popular music, dominates the airwaves with its catchy hooks and infectious beats. 
folk music

traditional music that is specific to a region or community or modern music imitating that style

folk music

folk music

Ex: Folk music often tells stories about local history and traditions. 
electronic music

a genre of music that relies heavily on electronic instruments, technology, and production techniques to create its sound

musique électronique, électro

musique électronique, électro

Ex: Electronic music is popular at clubs and festivals worldwide. 
fusion music

music that combines the elements and styles of two different genres and forms something new

fusion

fusion

religious music

music that is created and performed in association with religious beliefs, practices, or rituals

musique religieuse, chant sacré

musique religieuse, chant sacré

country music

a type of music that is originally from the southern parts of the United States

musique country

musique country

Ex: She grew up listening to country music on her grandparents’ radio. 
reggae
reggae
[nom]

a genre of music that originated in Jamaica, characterized by a steady rhythm, offbeat accents, and lyrics often addressing social and political themes

reggae

reggae

Ex: Bob Marley is one of the most famous artists in reggae music. 
Latin
Latin
[nom]

a genre of music that originated in Latin America

Latin, musique latine

Latin, musique latine

Ex: He attended a Latin concert that featured salsa and reggaeton. 
pop music

popular music, especially with young people, consisting a strong rhythm and simple tunes

musique pop

musique pop

Ex: Her pop music playlist always gets the party started. 
jazz
jazz
[nom]

a music genre that emphasizes improvisation, complex rhythms, and extended chords, originated in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

jazz

jazz

Ex: He's learning to play jazz on the piano, focusing on improvisation techniques. 
hip-hop
hip-hop
[nom]

popular music featuring rap that is set to electronic music, first developed among black and Hispanic communities in the US

hip-hop

hip-hop

Ex: Hip-hop culture includes not only music but also dance, graffiti, and fashion. 
progressive music

a genre of music that blends various styles and structures in an unconventional and innovative way, often characterized by lengthy and complex compositions and instrumental passages

musique progressive, rock progressif

musique progressive, rock progressif

bhangra
bhangra
[nom]

‌a type of dance music that combines elements of traditional Punjabi music with Western reggae and jungle

bhangra

bhangra

klezmer
klezmer
[nom]

the traditional and instrumental music that is specific to Ashkenazi Jews in Central and Eastern Europe

klezmer

klezmer

rocksteady

a genre of music that originated in Jamaica in the 1960s, known for its laid-back, mid-tempo rhythms, soulful vocals, and close harmonies

rocksteady, un genre de musique originaire de la Jamaïque dans les années 1960

rocksteady, un genre de musique originaire de la Jamaïque dans les années 1960

gospel music

a religious style of singing with soul and R&B elements that was first developed by the African American community of Southern Baptist and Pentecostal Churches

gospel

gospel

ska
ska
[nom]

a fast-paced Jamaican music with a strong offbeat rhythm that was developed in 1960s which inspired reggae

ska

ska

Mento
Mento
[nom]

a traditional Jamaican music genre that combines African and Caribbean influences, often featuring lively rhythms and upbeat melodies

Mento,  un genre musical traditionnel jamaïcain qui combine des influences africaines et caribéennes

Mento, un genre musical traditionnel jamaïcain qui combine des influences africaines et caribéennes

calypso
calypso
[nom]

a type of Caribbean music marked with syncopated African rhythm and improvised words that satirize a current event or local figures, originally from Trinidad and Tobago

calypso

calypso

spirituals

a genre of African-American religious folk songs that originated during the period of slavery in the United States

spirituals, chants spirituels afro-américains

spirituals, chants spirituels afro-américains

easy listening

a genre of music characterized by mellow, soothing sounds and simple, memorable melodies that are easy to listen to and evoke feelings of relaxation and comfort

easy listening

easy listening

rock and roll

a type of popular music originating in the 1950s characterized by a strong beat, simple melodies, and often featuring electric guitars, bass, and drums

rock and roll

rock and roll

Ex: Elvis Presley is often referred to as the 'King of Rock and Roll' for his pioneering contributions to the genre. 
Christian music

a genre of music that features lyrics that are focused on faith in Jesus Christ, the teachings of the Bible, and Christian themes, often performed in a variety of styles

musique chrétienne, musique gospel

musique chrétienne, musique gospel

psychedelic music

music that emerged during the 1960s which is inspired by the culture formed around the use of psychedelic drugs in that era

musique psychédélique

musique psychédélique

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