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brise

brise

9.9
A way of playing chords so notes sound one after another, often on lute or harpsichord
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The musician used a delicate brise to bring out the beauty of the Baroque piece.

Examples

  • Learning the brise technique is essential for authentic harpsichord performance.

  • She admired how the brise created a shimmering effect in the music.

  • The composer used a beautiful brise in the piece.

  • Can you hear the brises in this Baroque sonata?

  • The musician used a delicate brise to bring out the beauty of the Baroque piece.

  • Learning the brise technique is essential for authentic harpsichord performance.

  • She admired how the brise created a shimmering effect in the music.

Surface Forms

brise singular
brises plural

Etymology

Brise as a musical term comes from the French brisé, which means 'broken'. It describes a style where chords are played as separate, 'broken' notes to make a gentle, shimmering sound.