son et lumière

English

Etymology

From French, literally sound and light.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈsɒn eɪ ˈluːmɪˌɛə/

Noun

son et lumière (uncountable)

1. An outdoor show consisting of special lighting effects projected onto a building, accompanied by music or narration.
   • 1992, Eugene Fodor, Fodor's France:

     The Loire Valley's favorite form of cultural entertainment is son-et-lumiere, a dramatic spectacle.

   • 2007, Nicola Williams, et al: France:

     Free son et lumière shows, known as Les Clairs de Lune, are projected onto the chateau's façade nightly from July to mid-September.