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Topic: Art

prothalamion

IPA: //prəˈθæl.əˌmaɪ.ən//

KK: /proʊˈθæləmɪən/

noun

Definition: A type of song that is sung to celebrate a wedding or marriage.

Example: The couple chose a beautiful prothalamion to be sung at their wedding ceremony.

prothalamium

IPA: //prəˈθæləmɪəm//

KK: /prəˈθæləmɪəm/

noun

Definition: A song or poem written to celebrate a wedding or the marriage of a couple.

Example: The poet composed a beautiful prothalamium to honor the upcoming wedding of his friends.

provenance

IPA: /ˈprɒvənəns/

KK: /ˈprɒvənəns/

noun

Definition: The place where something comes from or the history of its ownership, especially for valuable items like art or antiques.

Example: The provenance of the painting was traced back to a famous artist from the 18th century.

psaltry

IPA: //ˈsɔːltri//

KK: /ˈsɔltri/

noun

Definition: A psaltry is a musical instrument that has strings stretched over a flat soundboard, played by plucking the strings with fingers or a plectrum.

Example: The musician played a beautiful melody on the psaltry during the concert.

pseudoclassic

IPA: //ˈsuːdoʊˌklæsɪk//

KK: /ˈsuːdoʊˌklæsɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that falsely claims to be classic or is mistakenly thought to be classic.

Example: The film was labeled as a pseudoclassic, but it lacked the depth and quality of true classics.

pseudonym

IPA: /ˈsjuːdəˌnɪm/

KK: /ˈsuːdəˌnɪm/

noun

Definition: A name that someone uses instead of their real name, often for writing or artistic purposes.

Example: The author wrote under a pseudonym to keep their identity secret.

pseudonymous

IPA: //suːˈdɒnɪməs//

KK: /sudˈɒnɪməs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a name that someone uses instead of their real name, often to hide their identity or to write anonymously.

Example: The author chose to publish her book under a pseudonymous identity to maintain her privacy.

pseudonymously

IPA: //ˌsuːdəˈnɪməsli//

KK: /sudəˈnɪməsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that uses a false name or identity, often to conceal one's true identity.

Example: The author published her novel pseudonymously to protect her privacy.

psychedelia

IPA: /saɪˈkɛdɪliə/

KK: /saɪˈkɛdɪliə/

noun

Definition: A cultural movement and style that is connected to the use of psychedelic drugs, often characterized by vivid colors, surreal imagery, and experimental music.

Example: The concert was filled with the vibrant colors and sounds of psychedelia, creating a unique atmosphere.

psychedelic

IPA: /ˌsaɪ.kəˈdɛl.ɪk/

KK: /saɪˈkɛdəlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or causing changes in perception, mood, or consciousness, often associated with hallucinogenic drugs.

Example: The artist's work was filled with psychedelic colors and patterns that seemed to come alive.

noun

Definition: A type of drug that causes changes in perception, mood, and thought, often leading to visual or auditory hallucinations.

Example: Many artists have been inspired by their experiences with psychedelic substances.

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