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Topic: Music

qawwali

IPA: /kɑːˈwɑːli/

KK: /kɑːˈwɑːli/

noun

Definition: A type of devotional music performed in a group, often associated with Sufi traditions, featuring singing and instruments like drums and harmonium.

Example: The qawwali performance at the festival captivated everyone with its powerful melodies and spiritual lyrics.

quadraphonic

IPA: /ˌkwɒdrəˈfɒnɪk/

KK: /kwɑːdrəˈfɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a sound system that uses four separate channels to create audio, allowing for a more immersive listening experience by placing speakers in different corners of a room.

Example: The concert was recorded in quadraphonic sound, making the music feel like it surrounded the audience.

quadrille

IPA: /kwəˈdrɪl/

KK: /kwəˈdril/

adjective

Definition: Having a pattern or design that features squares or rectangles.

Example: The tablecloth had a quadrille pattern that added a touch of elegance to the dining room.

noun

Definition: A type of dance or card game that involves four people, often performed in a square formation and consisting of several sections or figures.

Example: The couple gracefully performed a quadrille at the wedding reception.

quadriphonic

IPA: //kwɒdrɪˈfɒnɪk//

KK: /kwɑːdrɪˈfɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a sound system that uses four channels to create a surround sound experience.

Example: The concert was enhanced by a quadriphonic sound system that filled the entire room with music.

quarte

IPA: //kwɔːrt//

KK: /kwɔrt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is in the fourth position or rank.

Example: In a race, she finished in the quarte position, just behind the leaders.

noun

Definition: A specific position in sword fighting where the sword is held at chest height and pointed towards the opponent's neck.

Example: In the duel, he took the quarte position to defend against his opponent's attack.

quartet

IPA: //kwɔːrˈtɛt//

KK: /kwɔrˈtɛt/

noun

Definition: A group of four people or things, often used in music to refer to four singers or musicians performing together.

Example: The string quartet played beautifully at the concert.

quartette

IPA: //kwɔːrˈtɛt//

KK: /kwɔrˈtɛt/

noun

Definition: A group of four people or things, especially in music, performing together.

Example: The quartette performed beautifully at the concert last night.

quatrain

IPA: /kwəˈtreɪn/

KK: /ˈkwɑːtreɪn/

noun

Definition: A group of four lines in a poem or a stanza that often has a specific rhyme scheme.

Example: The poet wrote a beautiful quatrain that captured the essence of spring.

quaver

IPA: /ˈkwɛɪvər/

KK: /ˈkwævər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To shake or tremble, especially in a way that produces a wavering sound or voice.

Example: She began to quaver as she spoke in front of the large audience.

noun

Definition: A sound that shakes or trembles, often used to describe a musical note or voice that is not steady.

Example: The singer's voice had a lovely quaver that added emotion to the song.

transitive verb

Definition: To speak or sing in a shaky or trembling voice, often producing a quivering sound.

Example: She began to quaver as she spoke in front of the large audience.

quavery

IPA: /ˈkwɛɪvəri/

KK: /ˈkwɛvəri/

adjective

Definition: Describing a sound that shakes or trembles, often in a high-pitched manner.

Example: Her voice was quavery as she sang the high notes.

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