musique de danse
The English phrase "dance music" is translated into French as musique de danse.
musique de danse refers to music composed to accompany social dancing. However, in modern contexts such as clubs or festivals, French speakers frequently use the English loanwords dance music or electro to refer specifically to electronic dance music.
Meaning: music composed to accompany social dancing (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of musique (music), de (of) and danse (dance).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun musique is feminine. If you were to add an adjective such as "good", you would use the feminine form bonne musique de danse.
Did you know?
- In French culture, the term bal refers to a traditional dance event where musique de danse is played, often featuring a live orchestra.
- The French word musique comes from the Ancient Greek mousikḗ, which means the 'art of the Muses'.
- While musique de danse covers all dance genres, the French often use musique festive to describe music intended for a party atmosphere regardless of whether dancing occurs.
Examples in context
- Cette soirée nécessite de la musique pour danser.This party calls for some music for dancing.
- Cette chanson est vraiment entraînante, c'est de la bonne musique pour danser !This song is really catchy, it's good dance music!
- On va à une teuf ce soir, avec beaucoup de bonne musique pour danser !We're going to a party tonight, with lots of good dance music!
- Cette musique de danse est très rythmée.This dance music is very rhythmic.
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are talking about a party playlist.
- NathanEst-ce que tu veux de la musique de danse ?Do you want some dance music?
- ManonOui, c'est parfait pour faire la fête.Yes, it's perfect for partying.
- NathanJe vais chercher une bonne liste alors.I'll look for a good list then.
- ManonMerci Nathan, tu es super !Thanks Nathan, you're great!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries danse, de, musique, CC BY-SA 4.0.
