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formations

English translation: groups/ensembles

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French term or phrase:formations
English translation:groups/ensembles
Entered by: Ega

12:49 Mar 31, 2010
French to English translations [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary - Music
French term or phrase: formations
term taken from a bio about a chamber music band composed of three classic musicians:Le Trio est l’une des formations de musique de chambre les plus accomplies de sa génération. Il est composé de trois musiciens belges d’envergure internationale:
Ega
Local time: 04:23
groups/ensembles
Explanation:
"In Western Art music, commonly referred to as classical music, smaller ensembles are called chamber music ensembles. The terms duet, trio, quartet, quintet, ..."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_ensemble -

"Inspired by New Mexico's luminous landscape and nurtured by its vibrant artistic spirit, the Taos Chamber Music Group continues to present the innovative ..."
www.taoschambermusicgroup.org/ -

"Formed in 2003, the Ardeton Ensemble is a busy chamber music group specialising in vibrant and colourful concerts and recitals. Based between Bristol and ..."
www.ardetonensemble.com/
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B D Finch
France
Local time: 04:23
Grading comment
merci!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +3groups/ensembles
B D Finch
4 +2ensembles
David Vaughn


  

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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
groups/ensembles


Explanation:
"In Western Art music, commonly referred to as classical music, smaller ensembles are called chamber music ensembles. The terms duet, trio, quartet, quintet, ..."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_ensemble -

"Inspired by New Mexico's luminous landscape and nurtured by its vibrant artistic spirit, the Taos Chamber Music Group continues to present the innovative ..."
www.taoschambermusicgroup.org/ -

"Formed in 2003, the Ardeton Ensemble is a busy chamber music group specialising in vibrant and colourful concerts and recitals. Based between Bristol and ..."
www.ardetonensemble.com/

B D Finch
France
Local time: 04:23
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 12
Grading comment
merci!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Philippa Smith
4 mins
  -> Thanks Philippa
agree  Alison Sabedoria (X): Can be either, largely depending on their image.
56 mins
  -> Thanks Wordeffect
agree  Stephanie Ezrol: also depends on the context, both both are commonly used. Ensemble is used by the American association for chamber music. http://www.chamber-music.org/
2 hrs
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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
ensembles


Explanation:
among other possibilities

David Vaughn
Local time: 04:23
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 201

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Chris Hall
1 min
agree  Barbara Cochran, MFA
1 hr
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