Meanings
nounson et lumière (uncountable)
- uncountableAn outdoor show consisting of special lighting effects projected onto a building, accompanied by music or narration.
The Loire Valley's favorite form of cultural entertainment is son-et-lumiere, a dramatic spectacle.
1992, Eugene Fodor, Fodor's France1 more example
Free son et lumière shows, known as Les Clairs de Lune, are projected onto the chateau's façade nightly from July to mid-September.
2007, Nicola Williams, et al: France
Origin
From French, literally sound and light.
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