This site uses cookies. Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site, while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. For more information, please see the ProZ.com privacy policy.
Cookie settings
  1. KudoZ™ Top
  2. French to English
  3. Music

piano complémentaire

English translation: complementary piano

GLOSSARY ENTRY (DERIVED FROM QUESTION BELOW)
French term or phrase:piano complémentaire
English translation:complementary piano
Entered by: Martin Cassell

16:52 Sep 21, 2006
French to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Music
French term or phrase: piano complémentaire
L'enseignement du piano complémentaire consiste en l'apprentissage d'un langage polyphonique au clavier et en une approche du piano permettant une compréhension harmonique plus développée, spécialement à l'attention des musiciens pratiquant un instrument monodique et des chanteurs.
Il est également ouvert aux élèves des autres classes à l'exception des pianistes, des clavecinistes et des organistes.
silas1964 (X)
Complementary piano
Explanation:
Looks like piano studied as a complement to other music studies, rather than as a major/independent discipline.

"MUSIC 221-222 - COMPLEMENTARY PIANO I AND II
Requisite: Music 106

A practical study of basic piano technique, with special emphasis on the interpretation of chordal four-part harmony, which will enable the student to play harmonic and contrapuntal exercises and choral arrangements."
Selected response from:

Martin Cassell
United Kingdom
Local time: 16:58
Grading comment
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +6Complementary piano
Martin Cassell


  

Answers


8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +6
Complementary piano


Explanation:
Looks like piano studied as a complement to other music studies, rather than as a major/independent discipline.

"MUSIC 221-222 - COMPLEMENTARY PIANO I AND II
Requisite: Music 106

A practical study of basic piano technique, with special emphasis on the interpretation of chordal four-part harmony, which will enable the student to play harmonic and contrapuntal exercises and choral arrangements."


    Reference: http://www.pucpr.edu/Catalogo/english/arts/Music.htm
Martin Cassell
United Kingdom
Local time: 16:58
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Cervin: Yes-to support students who sing or play 'monophonic' instruments to help them understand harmony See http://www.sanpietroamajella.it/fr/dbsection02f5.html?ocs=5&...
5 mins
  -> Thanks, all.
agree  Hervé du Verle
5 mins
  -> Thanks, all.
agree  Ingeborg Gowans (X): indeed which reminds me that I have to prepare for my piano student tonight
25 mins
  -> Thanks, all.
agree  Louise Dupont (X)
1 hr
  -> Thanks, all.
agree  Susan Spier (X): Exactly. It is often offered at conservatories as a secondary instrument for non keyboard students.
19 hrs
  -> Thanks, all.
agree  richardmason222
1 day 18 mins
  -> Thanks, all.
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

Return to KudoZ list

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.

See also:
ProZ.com term search
Search millions of term translations
Close search
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search