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Topic: Music

pianola

IPA: /ˈpiːəˌnoʊlə/

KK: /piˈɑnələ/

noun

Definition: A type of mechanical piano that plays music automatically using a roll of perforated paper instead of being played by a person.

Example: The old pianola in the corner of the room played a beautiful melody all by itself.

pibroch

IPA: /ˈpiːbrɒx/

KK: /ˈpɪbrɒx/

noun

Definition: A type of music played on the bagpipes that consists of a series of variations, often based on a martial or mournful theme.

Example: The musician played a beautiful pibroch that filled the air with haunting melodies.

piccolo

IPA: //ˈpɪkəloʊ//

KK: /ˈpɪkəloʊ/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is much smaller than the usual size, often used in the context of musical instruments.

Example: The piccolo trumpet produces a bright and high-pitched sound due to its small size.

noun

Definition: A small musical instrument that looks like a flute and plays notes that are higher than those of a regular flute.

Example: The orchestra included a piccolo player who added a bright sound to the music.

piccoloist

IPA: //ˈpɪkəloʊɪst//

KK: /ˈpɪkəloʊɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who plays a small woodwind instrument called the piccolo, which is similar to a flute but smaller and higher in pitch.

Example: The piccoloist played a beautiful melody during the concert.

piece

IPA: /piːs/

KK: /pis/

noun

Definition: A part or portion of something that has been separated from a whole, or a single item considered as a unit.

Example: She took a piece of cake from the table.

transitive verb

Definition: To join or unite different parts together to form a whole.

Example: She pieced together the broken vase using glue.

pipa

IPA: //ˈpiːpɑː//

KK: /pɪˈpɑ/

noun

Definition: A type of musical instrument that is shaped like a pear and is played by plucking its strings, originating from China.

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

pipingly

IPA: /ˈpaɪpɪŋli/

KK: /ˈpaɪpɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that produces a high-pitched sound, often resembling a whistle or a chirp.

Example: The birds were singing pipingly in the early morning.

pirouette

IPA: /ˌpɪrʊˈɛt/

KK: /ˌpɪrʊˈɛt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To spin around on one foot while keeping the other foot raised, often seen in ballet or dance.

Example: The dancer performed a perfect pirouette on stage.

noun

Definition: A movement in which a dancer spins around on one foot, often seen in ballet.

Example: The dancer performed a perfect pirouette on stage, impressing the audience.

pitch

IPA: /pɪtʃ/

KK: /pɪtʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To play the role of a pitcher in baseball or to move up and down alternately, like a boat on waves or an aircraft adjusting its angle.

Example: The young player was excited to pitch for the first time in the big game.

noun

Definition: A level or degree of something, especially in terms of intensity or quality, such as sound frequency or steepness.

Example: The team worked at a feverish pitch to complete the project on time.

transitive verb

Definition: To throw a ball, especially in baseball, from the pitcher's mound towards the batter.

Example: He will pitch the ball to the batter during the game.

pitched

IPA: /pɪtʃt/

KK: /pɪtʃt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is set at a certain angle or slope, or refers to a specific tone or level of sound.

Example: The roof was pitched to allow rain to run off easily.

verb

Definition: To have thrown or tossed something with force or to have set up something in a specific position.

Example: He pitched the ball to his teammate during the game.

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