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Musique - Pièces d'instruments de Musique

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux différentes parties des instruments de musique tels que "frette", "chevalet" et "résonateur".

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bellows
bellows
[nom]

(plural) a mechanical tool that produces a current of air to blow into a fire or produce a sound in a musical instrument

soufflerie

soufflerie

bow
bow
[nom]

a long and partially curved, thin rod made out of wood with horsehair strings stretched alongside it, used to play stringed instruments such as the cello and violin

archet

archet

Ex: He carefully rosined his bow before the concert to ensure smooth playing. 

Il a soigneusement enduit d'arc son archet avant le concert pour assurer un jeu fluide.

bridge
bridge
[nom]

a small wooden piece on a musical instrument over which the strings are stretched

chevalet

chevalet

catgut
catgut
[nom]

a type of durable cord that is obtained from animal intestines used in making musical instruments

catgut

catgut

damper
damper
[nom]

a wooden pad that is used to silence a piano string

étouffoir

étouffoir

drumstick

a stick with a round head that is used to strike drums to produce sound

baguette

baguette

Ex: She broke her favorite drumstick during an intense practice session. 

Elle a cassé sa baguette préférée lors d'une séance d'entraînement intense.

fret
fret
[nom]

a small metal bar on the neck of a string instrument pressed with fingers to produce a particular note

frette

frette

hammer
hammer
[nom]

a light drumstick with a rounded head used to strike percussion instruments like chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, and glockenspiels

maillet

maillet

Ex: She tapped the glockenspiel with a soft hammer. 

Elle a tapé le glockenspiel avec un marteau doux.

head
head
[nom]

the flat top part of a drum

peau de tambour

peau de tambour

Ex: The drum head was damaged during transport. 
key
key
[nom]

a mechanical part that is pressed or activated to produce sound in musical instruments

touche

touche

Ex: He mastered the difficult technique of playing with both hands on different keys. 

Il a maîtrisé la technique difficile de jouer avec les deux mains sur des touches différentes.

keyboard

a set of black and white keys on a piano or any other similar instrument

clavier

clavier

mouthpiece

the opening of a wind instrument into which the player blows

embouchure, bec

embouchure, bec

Ex: The flutist wet the mouthpiece to prevent buzzing. 

Le flûtiste a mouillé l'embouchure pour éviter le bourdonnement.

mute
mute
[nom]

a tool that is used to soften or silence the sound produced by a musical instrument

sourdine

sourdine

neck
neck
[nom]

the part on a stringed musical instrument that extends from its main body, upon which the fingerboard is found

manche

manche

pedal
pedal
[nom]

a flat bar on a musical instrument such as a piano or an organ that is pushed by the feet to change or control the sound produced

pédale

pédale

peg
peg
[nom]

a wooden, metal or plastic screw that is turned to regulate the strings of a musical instrument

cheville

cheville

pick
pick
[nom]

a small plastic or metal piece by which a string instrument such as a guitar is played

médiator, plectre

médiator, plectre

Ex: She uses a thin pick to play fast passages. 
pipe
pipe
[nom]

any one of the long, hollow tubes in musical instruments, such as organs or wind instruments, that directs air to produce sound

tuyau (d'orgue)

tuyau (d'orgue)

plectrum

a small flat piece of plastic, wood, etc. that is used in plucking the strings of a musical instrument such as a guitar, harpsichord, etc.

médiator

médiator

reed
reed
[nom]

a thin, stiff strip of material that vibrates to produce a tone when air passes over it

anche

anche

Ex: Clarinet players must adjust the reed for proper sound. 

Les clarinettistes doivent ajuster l'anche pour obtenir un son correct.

resonator

the hollow part inside a musical instrument or a piece of equipment that resonates a single sound or wave length

résonateur

résonateur

soft pedal

a pedal on a piano that is pressed in order to produce a softer tone

pédale douce

pédale douce

stop
stop
[nom]

the handle of a pipe organ that is pulled or pushed in order to let pressurized air through the pipes, controlling the sound produced

registre, tirant

registre, tirant

Ex: Each stop controls a particular set of organ pipes. 
string
string
[nom]

a cord of stretched wire, nylon, etc. on a musical instrument that is plucked to produce sound

corde

corde

Ex: She carefully tuned the strings of her violin before the orchestra rehearsal. 

Elle a soigneusement accordé les cordes de son violon avant la répétition de l'orchestre.

tuning peg

a wooden, metal or plastic screw that is turned to regulate the strings of a musical instrument

cheville

cheville

valve
valve
[nom]

a device for extending the length of the tube in a brass instrument that allows the performer to reach various notes

piston

piston

fingerboard

a narrow flat part on the neck of a string instrument where the fingers press the strings to play various notes

touche

touche

Ex: He replaced the worn fingerboard on his old bass guitar. 

Il a remplacé la touche usée de sa vieille guitare basse.

slide
slide
[nom]

the part of a musical instrument that slides backward or forward to change the sound quality

coulisse

coulisse

Ex: Cleaning and lubricating the slide is essential to maintain the trombone's smooth performance. 

Nettoyer et lubrifier la coulisse est essentiel pour maintenir les performances fluides du trombone.

soundbox

the hollow part of a string instrument such as a guitar or violin that produces a resonance

caisse de résonance

caisse de résonance

headstock

the portion at the end of the neck of a stringed musical instrument that holds the tuning pegs or machine heads

tête, chevillier

tête, chevillier

capstan
capstan
[nom]

a rotating spindle used to apply tension, often used in musical instruments and other mechanical devices

cabestan, treuil

cabestan, treuil

upper bout

the curved upper section of the body of a stringed musical instrument, such as a violin, viola, or cello, that sits above the instrument's waist and is located between the neck and the upper part of the f-holes

bout supérieur, partie supérieure courbée

bout supérieur, partie supérieure courbée

lower bout

the lower curved section of the body of a musical instrument, typically a stringed instrument such as a guitar or violin

partie inférieure courbée, bout inférieur

partie inférieure courbée, bout inférieur

sound hole

an opening in a stringed instrument's body that enhances its sound

ouïe, rosace

ouïe, rosace

Ex: With each strum of the guitar strings, the sound hole projected rich, vibrant tones throughout the room. 

Avec chaque grattement des cordes de la guitare, la rosace projetait des tons riches et vibrants dans toute la pièce.

pickguard

a protective plate attached to a stringed instrument to prevent scratches or damage from picking or strumming

plaque de protection, protège-table

plaque de protection, protège-table

saddle
saddle
[nom]

a component of a stringed instrument that supports the strings and helps transmit their vibrations to the instrument's body

chevalet, sillet

chevalet, sillet

soundboard

the wooden surface on a stringed instrument that amplifies the vibrations of the strings to produce sound

table d'harmonie, planche de résonance

table d'harmonie, planche de résonance

Ex: The piano's soundboard, crafted from high-quality maple, contributed to its rich, full-bodied tone. 

La table d'harmonie du piano, fabriquée en érable de haute qualité, a contribué à son ton riche et plein.

waist
waist
[nom]

the curved middle part of the instrument that forms an hourglass shape, enabling a comfortable grip and playability

taille, cintre

taille, cintre

body
body
[nom]

the main structure of a stringed instrument that houses the sound-producing components and provides support

corps, caisse

corps, caisse

Ex: The violinist carefully inspected the instrument's body for any signs of damage before the performance. 

Le violoniste a soigneusement inspecté le corps de l'instrument pour détecter tout signe de dommage avant la performance.

pickup
pickup
[nom]

a transducer device used to capture the vibrations of a musical instrument's strings and convert them into an electrical signal

micro, capteur

micro, capteur

Ex: He installed new pickups on his bass guitar to enhance its tone. 

Il a installé de nouveaux micros sur sa guitare basse pour améliorer son ton.

guitar output jack

a component on a guitar that allows for the connection of a cable to an amplifier or other audio equipment for amplification or recording purposes

prise de sortie de guitare, jack de sortie de guitare

prise de sortie de guitare, jack de sortie de guitare

tone knob

a control on an electric guitar or other electronic instrument that allows the player to adjust the tonal characteristics of the instrument's sound, typically by boosting or cutting certain frequencies

bouton de tonalité, potentiomètre de tonalité

bouton de tonalité, potentiomètre de tonalité

potentiometer

a variable resistor that can be used to control the amount of current flowing through a circuit by adjusting the resistance of the potentiometer

potentiomètre, rhéostat

potentiomètre, rhéostat

nut
nut
[nom]

the small piece on a guitar's headstock that supports the strings and keeps proper spacing and height over the fretboard

sillet, chevalet de tête

sillet, chevalet de tête

Ex: He replaced the worn nut on his acoustic guitar. 

Il a remplacé l'écrou usé sur sa guitare acoustique.

bass bar

a structural component inside the body of a string instrument, such as a violin or cello, that helps support the pressure exerted by the strings on the top (soundboard) of the instrument

barre de basse, barre d'harmonie

barre de basse, barre d'harmonie

peg box
peg box
[nom]

the part of a string instrument where the tuning pegs are located

boîte à chevilles, chevillier

boîte à chevilles, chevillier

tailpiece

a tailpiece is a component on stringed musical instruments, such as violins, cellos, and guitars, that anchors the strings at the bottom end of the instrument and provides a point of attachment for the strings to the instrument's body

cordier, pièce de queue

cordier, pièce de queue

scroll
scroll
[nom]

the decorative, often curved, end of the peg box on certain string instruments, such as violins and cellos

volute, enroulement

volute, enroulement

piano action

the mechanical assembly inside a piano that translates the depression of keys into the striking of strings, controlling the hammer's movement and allowing for dynamics and expression in playing

mécanique de piano, action du piano

mécanique de piano, action du piano

Ex: Understanding the piano action's mechanism is crucial for pianists to master dynamics and control. 

Comprendre le mécanisme de l'action du piano est crucial pour que les pianistes maîtrisent la dynamique et le contrôle.

fallboard

the hinged covering that can be raised to access the keyboard of a piano or lowered to protect it when not in use

abattant, couvercle du clavier

abattant, couvercle du clavier

Ex: The fallboard of the grand piano gracefully closed after the concert, signaling the end of the performance. 

Le clapet du piano à queue s'est fermé avec grâce après le concert, marquant la fin de la performance.

lid
lid
[nom]

a removable or hinged cover that protects the soundboard of a piano or similar instrument

couvercle, abattant

couvercle, abattant

Ex: Dust covered the piano lid in the unused room. 

La poussière recouvrait le couvercle du piano dans la pièce inutilisée.

tuner
tuner
[nom]

a device used to adjust or calibrate musical instruments to ensure accurate pitch and intonation

accordeur, tuner

accordeur, tuner

Ex: The orchestra conductor relied on the electronic tuner to tune each instrument in the ensemble. 

Le chef d'orchestre s'est appuyé sur le accordeur électronique pour accorder chaque instrument de l'ensemble.

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