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

[Adjectif]

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

acoustique

Ex: They performed an acoustic version of the song , using only guitars and vocals .Ils ont interprété une version **acoustique** de la chanson, en utilisant uniquement des guitares et des voix.

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instrumental

[Adjectif]

(of music) made only by instruments and without vocals

instrumental

Ex: They performed an instrumental cover of the popular song , showcasing their musical skills .Ils ont interprété une reprise **instrumentale** de la chanson populaire, mettant en valeur leurs compétences musicales.

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vinyl

[nom]

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

vinyle

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tune

[nom]

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

air

Ex: He can play almost any tune on his guitar by ear .Il peut jouer presque n'importe quelle **mélodie** à l'oreille sur sa guitare.

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soundtrack

[nom]

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

bande originale, bande-son

Ex: The soundtrack of the romantic drama captured the essence of the film 's mood .La **bande originale** du drame romantique a capturé l'essence de l'ambiance du film.

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orchestra

[nom]

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

orchestre

Ex: The sound of the orchestra swelled , filling the concert hall with a rich , powerful sound .Le son de l'**orchestre** a enflé, remplissant la salle de concert d'un son riche et puissant.

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verse

[nom]

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

vers, strophe

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chorus

[nom]

a section of a song or poem that follows each verse

refrain

Ex: The audience joined in singing the chorus during the concert , creating a sense of unity and participation .Le public a participé en chantant le **refrain** pendant le concert, créant un sentiment d'unité et de participation.

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amplifier

[nom]

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

amplificateur

Ex: The sound engineer adjusted the amplifier levels to achieve optimal sound quality for the live performance .L'ingénieur du son a ajusté les niveaux de l'**amplificateur** pour obtenir une qualité sonore optimale pour la performance en direct.

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beat

[nom]

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

temps

Ex: He could n’t help but nod to the beat of the rhythm .Il ne pouvait s'empêcher de hocher la tête au **rythme** de la musique.

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choir

[nom]

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

chœur

Ex: He sings in a community choir that performs classical choral music .Il chante dans une chorale communautaire qui interprète de la musique chorale classique.

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to compose

[verbe]

to write a musical piece

composer

Ex: They asked her to compose a piece for the upcoming concert .Ils lui ont demandé de **composer** un morceau pour le concert à venir.

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to conduct

[verbe]

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

diriger

Ex: The conductor skillfully conducted the ensemble , bringing out the nuances in the music .Le **chef d'orchestre** a habilement dirigé l'ensemble, faisant ressortir les nuances de la musique.

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conductor

[nom]

someone who guides and directs an orchestra

chef d’orchestre

Ex: He 's admired for his ability to communicate musical ideas and emotions effectively as a conductor.Il est admiré pour sa capacité à communiquer efficacement les idées et les émotions musicales en tant que **chef d'orchestre**.

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duo

[nom]

a musical work for two singers or players

duo

Ex: He and his brother formed a guitar duo, playing folk songs at local coffeehouses .Lui et son frère ont formé un **duo** de guitare, jouant des chansons folk dans les cafés locaux.

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note

[nom]

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

note

Ex: He marked the notes on his music with a pencil .Il a marqué les **notes** sur sa musique avec un crayon.

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flat

[Adjectif]

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

bémol

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sharp

[Adjectif]

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

haut

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harmony

[nom]

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

harmonie

Ex: Jazz musicians often improvise harmonies, creating new and unexpected musical textures .Les musiciens de jazz improvisent souvent des **harmonies**, créant ainsi de nouvelles textures musicales inattendues.

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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

Ex: The guitarist played a series of major chords to enhance the song 's harmony .Le guitariste a joué une série d'accords **majeurs** pour améliorer l'harmonie de la chanson.

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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

Ex: The minor key is often used to convey deeper, more introspective emotions.La tonalité **mineure** est souvent utilisée pour exprimer des émotions plus profondes et introspectives.

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pitch

[nom]

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

hauteur

Ex: The orchestra conductor emphasized the importance of maintaining consistent pitch throughout the performance .Le chef d'orchestre a souligné l'importance de maintenir une **hauteur** constante tout au long de la performance.

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rhythm

[nom]

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

rhythme

Ex: The marching band followed a precise rhythm.La fanfare suivait un **rythme** précis.

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tempo

[nom]

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

tempo

Ex: In classical music , tempo changes are often used to add variety to a performance .Dans la musique classique, les changements de **tempo** sont souvent utilisés pour ajouter de la variété à une performance.

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meter

[nom]

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

mètre

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string

[nom]

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

corde

Ex: He replaced the worn-out strings on his electric guitar to improve its sound quality for the concert.Il a remplacé les **cordes** usées de sa guitare électrique pour améliorer la qualité sonore pour le concert.

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recital

[nom]

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

lecture, séance de lecture

Ex: He prepared for his recital by practicing daily for several weeks .Il s'est préparé pour son **récital** en s'entraînant quotidiennement pendant plusieurs semaines.

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to pluck

[verbe]

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

pincer

Ex: She plucked the nylon strings of the classical guitar , producing rich , resonant tones .Elle **pinca** les cordes en nylon de la guitare classique, produisant des tons riches et résonnants.

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scale

[nom]

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

gamme

Ex: Learning to play scales is an essential foundation for any musician , as it enhances their understanding of harmony and melody .Apprendre à jouer des **gammes** est une base essentielle pour tout musicien, car cela améliore sa compréhension de l'harmonie et de la mélodie.

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solo

[nom]

a musical piece written for one singer or instrument

solo

Ex: His drum solo added excitement to the rock band 's show .Son **solo** de batterie a ajouté de l'excitation au spectacle du groupe de rock.

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single

[nom]

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

single

Ex: The single includes a bonus track that isn't available on the album.Le **single** comprend une piste bonus qui n'est pas disponible sur l'album.

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composer

[nom]

a person who writes music as their profession

compositeur

Ex: She admired the composer's ability to blend various musical styles seamlessly .Elle admirait la capacité du **compositeur** à mélanger harmonieusement différents styles musicaux.

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