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Topic: Music

scene

IPA: /siːn/

KK: /sin/

noun

Definition: A part of a play, movie, or story where a specific event happens, or a place where something occurs.

Example: The final scene of the movie was very emotional.

scherzando

IPA: //ʃərˈzændoʊ//

KK: /sɪrˈzændoʊ/

adjective

Definition: In a playful or joking manner, often used in music to indicate a light-hearted or humorous style.

Example: The piece was performed in a scherzando style, bringing smiles to the audience's faces.

adverb

Definition: In a light and playful way, often used as a musical direction.

Example: The musician played the piece scherzando, adding a joyful and lively touch to the performance.

noun

Definition: A playful or joking style in music, often used to describe a light-hearted passage or movement.

Example: The composer included a scherzando section to add a fun and lively character to the piece.

scherzo

IPA: /ˈskɛr.tsoʊ/

KK: /ˈskɛr.tsoʊ/

noun

Definition: A lively and playful piece of music, usually in a fast tempo and often in 3/4 time, that is part of a larger musical work.

Example: The symphony concluded with a cheerful scherzo that delighted the audience.

schottische

IPA: //ˈʃɒtɪʃə//

KK: /ˈʃɑːtɪʃ/

noun

Definition: A type of round dance performed in 2/4 time, similar to a slow polka, often accompanied by specific music.

Example: At the wedding, everyone joined in to dance the schottische together.

scintillate

IPA: /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

KK: /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To sparkle or shine brightly, often in a lively or animated way.

Example: The stars scintillate in the night sky, creating a beautiful display.

transitive verb

Definition: To emit or produce small flashes of light or sparks.

Example: The stars scintillate in the night sky, creating a beautiful display.

segno

IPA: /ˈsɛɡnoʊ/

KK: /ˈsɛɡnoʊ/

noun

Definition: A symbol used in music notation to indicate the start or end of a repeated section.

Example: The composer wrote a segno to show where the musicians should repeat the music.

segue

IPA: /ˈsɛɡweɪ/

KK: /sɛɡweɪ/

imperative verb

Definition: To move smoothly from one topic or section to another without interruption.

Example: Let's segue into the next part of the presentation after this point.

intransitive verb

Definition: To transition smoothly from one thing to another without interruption.

Example: The speaker segued from discussing the economy to talking about education.

noun

Definition: A smooth transition from one topic or section to another without any interruption.

Example: The speaker made a perfect segue from discussing the economy to talking about the environment.

seguidilla

IPA: /sɛɡɪˈdiːjə/

KK: /səˈɡidə/

noun

Definition: A lively dance from Spain, often performed in a triple meter, or a type of stanza with four to seven lines.

Example: The dancers performed a beautiful seguidilla at the festival, captivating the audience with their energy.

semibreve

IPA: //ˈsɛmɪˌbriːv//

KK: /ˈsɛmɪˌbriv/

noun

Definition: A whole note in music that lasts for four beats in common time.

Example: In the piece, the composer used a semibreve to hold the note for a full measure.

semiclassical

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈklæsɪkəl/

KK: /ˌsɛmɪˈklæsɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to music that combines elements of classical and popular styles, often appealing to a wider audience.

Example: The concert featured a semiclassical piece that blended traditional orchestral sounds with modern rhythms.

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