clair – Definition in music

Definition of the French term clair in music:

clear, distinct
light (noun)
light, bright (adjective)

Language

French

Singular

clair (m)claire (f)

Plural

clairs (m)claires (f)

French musical terms that include clair:

calme et clair – calm and clear, calm and bright
plus clair – more clear

Music scores that include clair:

Charles Koechlin: Horn Sonata (1918‑25) Page 2

French musical terms related to clair:

brillant – brilliant, shiny, sparkling
chatoyant – brilliant, sparkling, shimmering
clairement – clearly, brightly
éclatant – brilliant, sparkling
étincelant – sparkling, brilliant, glittering
luisant – glittering, shimmering, brilliant
lumineux – luminous, clear, bright
perlé – pearly, brilliant
radieux – radiant, brilliant
scintillant – sparkling, brilliant
solaire – sunny, bright
très éclatant – very brilliant