Jun 1, 2010 11:02
14 yrs ago
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French term
un jeu en continu
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Hello,
I am going round in circles with this term!!
Cet instrument à vent possède une poche de réserve d'air qui permet un jeu en continu.
After many attempts and a bit of research I have come up with :
"This wind instrument is “primed” by blowing air into a reservoir, which then serves as a continuous source of air flow enabling prolonged play and holding tones for longer."
This is a bit long winded as I'm not sure if means the bagpipes can be played for longer or a note can be held for longer.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated
I am going round in circles with this term!!
Cet instrument à vent possède une poche de réserve d'air qui permet un jeu en continu.
After many attempts and a bit of research I have come up with :
"This wind instrument is “primed” by blowing air into a reservoir, which then serves as a continuous source of air flow enabling prolonged play and holding tones for longer."
This is a bit long winded as I'm not sure if means the bagpipes can be played for longer or a note can be held for longer.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated
Proposed translations
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| 3 +5 | an uninterrupted flow of sound |
Alain Pommet
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| 4 +1 | continuous sound |
philgoddard
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| 5 | continuous playing |
Terry Richards
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Proposed translations
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an uninterrupted flow of sound
And the very mechanism has always fascinated me, the way they can produce an uninterrupted flow of sound, very difficult to achieve on wind instruments without mastering the technique of circular breathing.
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Note from asker:
| Oh yes I like that 'an uninterrupted flow of sound'. |
Peer comment(s):
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Jonathan MacKerron
: nicely put
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Thanks Jonathan
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mimi 254
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Thanks mimi
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Alison Sabedoria (X)
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Thanks Wordeffect
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Verginia Ophof
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Thanks Verginia
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Jim Tucker (X)
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Yes, but 'jeu' implies sound here I think (not always though -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN2zcLBr_VM&feature=related)
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Selected automatically based on peer agreement."
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4 mins
philgoddard
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
Six languages into flawless English
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, French to English, Spanish to English, and 4 more.
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continuous sound
It just means keep playing without stopping.
"The bag is an airtight reservoir which can hold air and regulate its flow while the player breathes or pumps with a bellows, enabling the player to maintain continuous sound for some time."
"The bag is an airtight reservoir which can hold air and regulate its flow while the player breathes or pumps with a bellows, enabling the player to maintain continuous sound for some time."
Reference:
Peer comment(s):
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Alison Sabedoria (X)
: I tried this once, the word "can" being nothing more than theoretical. I admire anyone who can master them; to me it was like trying to play a goat that was still capable of thinking for itself. I ached from laughing though!
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Rather you than me!
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Terry Richards
France
France
Native in English
France
30 years in IT, Engineering degree.
Native in: English (Variants: British, UK, US) 
Works in: French to English, English
continuous playing
This wind instrument has an air reservoir which allows continuous playing.
You can achieve a similar sound and appearance by sticking a cat under your arm and chewing on its tail :)
You can achieve a similar sound and appearance by sticking a cat under your arm and chewing on its tail :)
Note from asker:
| Hee hee not a fan then Terry? Thanks for your answer. |
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