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Vocabulaire Essentiel pour le TOEFL - Musique

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur la musique, tels que "verse", "tune", "vinyl", etc., qui sont nécessaires pour l'examen TOEFL.

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acoustic
acoustic
[Adjectif]

(of a musical instrument) making a sound that is natural, not amplified

acoustique

acoustique

Ex: The band played an acoustic set, showcasing their talent without electronic amplification. 

Le groupe a joué un set acoustique, mettant en valeur leur talent sans amplification électronique.

instrumental
instrumental
[Adjectif]

(of music) made only by instruments and without vocals

instrumental

instrumental

Ex: They played instrumental music during dinner to create a relaxed ambiance. 

Ils ont joué de la musique instrumentale pendant le dîner pour créer une ambiance détendue.

vinyl
vinyl
[nom]

a record made of synthetic resin or plastic, used in the past before CDs became popular

vinyle

vinyle

tune
tune
[nom]

a sequence of musical notes arranged in a specific order to create a recognizable piece of music

air

air

Ex: He whistled a familiar tune as he walked through the park. 

Il siffla un air familier en marchant dans le parc.

soundtrack

the recorded sounds, speeches, or music of a movie, play, or musical

bande originale, bande-son

bande originale, bande-son

Ex: She listened to the soundtrack of her favorite film every day. 

Elle écoutait la bande originale de son film préféré tous les jours.

orchestra

a group of musicians playing various instruments gathered and organized to perform a classic piece

orchestre

orchestre

Ex: She joined the orchestra as a violinist and enjoyed being part of such a talented group of musicians. 

Elle a rejoint l'orchestre en tant que violoniste et a apprécié faire partie d'un groupe de musiciens aussi talentueux.

verse
verse
[nom]

a series of lines forming a unit in a song or poem

vers, strophe

vers, strophe

chorus
chorus
[nom]

a section of a song or poem that follows each verse

refrain

refrain

Ex: After each verse, the singer returns to the chorus to reinforce the song's main message. 

Après chaque couplet, le chanteur revient au refrain pour renforcer le message principal de la chanson.

amplifier

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

amplificateur

amplificateur

Ex: She adjusted the settings on the amplifier to enhance the bass tones during the concert. 

Elle a ajusté les paramètres de l'amplificateur pour améliorer les tons de basse pendant le concert.

beat
beat
[nom]

a piece of music's or a poem's main rhythm

temps

temps

Ex: In electronic dance music, the bassline provides a driving beat that gets people moving on the dance floor. 

Dans la musique électronique de danse, la ligne de basse fournit un rythme entraînant qui fait bouger les gens sur la piste de danse.

choir
choir
[nom]

a group of singers who perform together, particularly in religious ceremonies or in public

chœur

chœur

Ex: She joined the school choir to participate in the annual holiday concert. 

Elle a rejoint la chorale de l'école pour participer au concert annuel des fêtes.

to compose
to compose
[verbe]

to write a musical piece

composer

composer

Ex: As part of his coursework, the music student was tasked to compose a short piece for solo violin. 

Dans le cadre de son travail scolaire, l'étudiant en musique avait pour tâche de composer un petit morceau pour violon solo.

to conduct
to conduct
[verbe]

to direct a choir or orchestra using special movements of the hands

diriger

diriger

Ex: The maestro conducted the symphony with great enthusiasm and skill. 

Le maestro a dirigé la symphonie avec beaucoup d'enthousiasme et de compétence.

conductor

someone who guides and directs an orchestra

chef d’orchestre

chef d’orchestre

Ex: The conductor's precise cues and gestures keep the ensemble together and in sync. 

Les signaux et gestes précis du chef d'orchestre maintiennent l'ensemble ensemble et synchronisé.

duo
duo
[nom]

a musical work for two singers or players

duo

duo

Ex: They formed a piano and violin duo and performed classical pieces at various venues. 

Ils ont formé un duo de piano et violon et ont interprété des pièces classiques dans divers lieux.

note
note
[nom]

a written sign or symbol indicating a single tone of particular pitch and length made by a vocal or musical instrument

note

note

Ex: The composer wrote a high note for the soprano. 

Le compositeur a écrit une note aiguë pour la soprano.

flat
flat
[Adjectif]

(of a musical note) being a semitone lower than the note mentioned

bémol

bémol

sharp
sharp
[Adjectif]

(of a musical note) a half step higher than a particular note

haut

haut

harmony
harmony
[nom]

notes of music played or sung in a combination that produces a pleasing effect

harmonie

harmonie

Ex: The band's tight harmony added depth to their performance, enhancing the overall musical experience. 

L'harmonie serrée du groupe a ajouté de la profondeur à leur performance, améliorant l'expérience musicale globale.

major
major
[Adjectif]

based on a scale in which the interval between the third and the fourth notes and the seventh and the eighth notes is a half step

majeur

majeur

Ex: She practiced the C major scale to improve her piano technique. 

Elle a pratiqué la gamme de do majeur pour améliorer sa technique de piano.

minor
minor
[Adjectif]

based on a scale in which the interval between the second and the third notes, the fifth and the sixth notes and the seventh and eighth notes is a half step

mineur

mineur

Ex: She preferred playing minor chords for their dramatic effect. 

Elle préférait jouer des accords mineurs pour leur effet dramatique.

pitch
pitch
[nom]

the degree of highness or lowness of a tone that is determined by the frequency of waves producing it

hauteur

hauteur

Ex: The violinist played a high pitch to create a sense of urgency in the piece. 

Le violoniste a joué une hauteur élevée pour créer un sentiment d'urgence dans le morceau.

rhythm
rhythm
[nom]

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

rhythme

rhythme

Ex: The drummer set a steady rhythm for the band. 

Le batteur a établi un rythme régulier pour le groupe.

tempo
tempo
[nom]

the speed that a piece of music is or should be played at

tempo

tempo

Ex: A fast tempo can make a song feel more energetic. 

Un tempo rapide peut rendre une chanson plus énergique.

meter
meter
[nom]

the arrangement of unstressed and stressed syllables in a verse that produces the rhythm

mètre

mètre

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.

recital
recital
[nom]

a public performance of music or poetry by an individual or a small group

lecture, séance de lecture

lecture, séance de lecture

Ex: The poetry recital featured some of the best local poets. 

La récitation de poésie a présenté certains des meilleurs poètes locaux.

to pluck
to pluck
[verbe]

to play a string instrument, such as a guitar, using the fingers or a plectrum

pincer

pincer

Ex: He plucked the strings of the ukulele, accompanying his singing with gentle strumming. 

Il pinca les cordes du ukulélé, accompagnant son chant par un doux grattement.

scale
scale
[nom]

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

gamme

gamme

Ex: The guitarist practiced various scales to improve their finger dexterity and knowledge of musical theory. 

Le guitariste a pratiqué diverses gammes pour améliorer sa dextérité digitale et sa connaissance de la théorie musicale.

solo
solo
[nom]

a musical piece written for one singer or instrument

solo

solo

Ex: Her violin solo received a standing ovation from the audience. 

Son solo de violon a reçu une ovation debout du public.

single
single
[nom]

a CD or a musical record that has only one main song, often released separately from an album to promote it

single

single

Ex: She bought the latest pop single as soon as it hit the stores. 

Elle a acheté le dernier single pop dès qu'il est sorti en magasin.

composer

a person who writes music as their profession

compositeur

compositeur

Ex: Beethoven was a renowned composer known for his profound and complex works. 

Beethoven était un compositeur renommé connu pour ses œuvres profondes et complexes.

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