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Topic: Music

poetize

IPA: /ˈpoʊɪtaɪz/

KK: /ˈpoʊɪtaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To create or compose poetry.

Example: She loves to poetize during her free time, expressing her feelings through verses.

transitive verb

Definition: To express something in the form of poetry or to write poetry about a subject.

Example: She decided to poetize her feelings about nature in a beautiful poem.

poetizer

IPA: /ˈpoʊɪtaɪzər/

KK: /ˈpoʊɪtaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person who writes poetry, often in a way that is considered less skilled or of lower quality than established poets.

Example: Despite being called a poetizer, she enjoyed sharing her simple verses with friends.

poetlike

IPA: /ˈpoʊɪtlaɪk/

KK: /ˈpoʊɪtlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having qualities or characteristics similar to those of a poet.

Example: Her writing style is very poetlike, filled with vivid imagery and emotion.

poetry

IPA: /ˈpoʊ.ə.tri/

KK: /ˈpoʊətri/

noun

Definition: A type of writing that expresses feelings and ideas in a special way, often using rhythm and sound.

Example: She loves reading poetry because it makes her feel deeply.

pointe

IPA: /pɔɪnt/

KK: /pɔɪnt/

noun

Definition: A type of dance in ballet where the dancer stands on the very tips of their toes, often requiring special shoes to support this position.

Example: The ballerina practiced her pointe work every day to improve her technique.

polka

IPA: /ˈpoʊlkə/

KK: /ˈpoʊlkə/

intransitive verb

Definition: To perform a lively dance that originated in Central Europe, characterized by a quick tempo and a 2/4 time signature.

Example: They decided to polka at the wedding reception.

noun

Definition: A lively dance that comes from Bohemia, usually performed by couples, and characterized by a specific rhythm and pattern.

Example: They danced the polka at the wedding reception, enjoying the lively music.

polonaise

IPA: /ˌpɒləˈneɪz/

KK: /ˌpɒləˈneɪz/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a style of dish that is decorated with ingredients like chopped hard-boiled egg yolk, breadcrumbs, and parsley.

Example: The chef prepared a polonaise salad that looked very appealing.

noun

Definition: A formal and slow dance from Poland, usually performed by couples, often in a march-like style. It can also refer to music composed for this type of dance.

Example: The couple gracefully performed the polonaise at the wedding reception.

polyphone

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪfəʊn/

KK: /ˈpɒlɪfoʊn/

noun

Definition: A character or group of characters that can represent more than one sound in a language, like certain letters in English that can be pronounced in different ways.

Example: The letter 'a' is a polyphone because it can sound different in words like 'cat' and 'cake'.

polyphonic

IPA: //ˌpɒlɪˈfɒnɪk//

KK: /pɑːlɪˈfɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having multiple sounds or voices at the same time, especially in music where different melodies are played together.

Example: The choir performed a beautiful polyphonic piece that showcased various vocal harmonies.

polyphonically

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈfɒnɪkli/

KK: /pɑːlɪˈfɒnɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves multiple independent melodies or voices being sung or played at the same time.

Example: The choir sang polyphonically, creating a rich and harmonious sound.

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