nuance
Definition of the French term nuance in music:
- nuance, shade of color
- any indication of dynamics, tempo, or expression in a score
Language
French
Singular
nuance
Plural
nuances
Combinations
French musical terms that include nuance:
- nuances générales – overall indications of dynamic levels, tempo, and ...
- sans nuance – without nuance (very uniform)
- sans nuances – without nuances (very uniform)
Musical examples
Music scores that include nuance:
- Arthur Honegger: Pacific 231 (1923) Page 1
- Claude Debussy: Estampes (1903) Page 1