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Topic: Music

soubrette

IPA: /suˈbrɛt/

KK: /suˈbrɛt/

noun

Definition: A playful and flirtatious young woman, often a maid, who appears in comedies or comic operas.

Example: The actress played the role of a soubrette, charming everyone with her wit and humor.

soukous

IPA: /suːˈkuːs/

KK: /sʊˈkuːs/

noun

Definition: A lively style of dance music from West Africa, especially popular in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, characterized by its guitar rhythms and influenced by Cuban music.

Example: The party was filled with the energetic sounds of soukous, making everyone want to dance.

soulful

IPA: /ˈsoʊlfəl/

KK: /ˈsoʊlfəl/

adjective

Definition: Full of deep feelings or emotions, often conveying a sense of passion or sincerity.

Example: The singer's soulful voice moved the audience to tears.

sound

IPA: /saʊnd/

KK: /saʊnd/

adjective

Definition: Based on good reasoning or judgment; reliable and valid. It can also mean being in good condition or free from defects.

Example: The engineer provided a sound solution to the problem.

adverb

Definition: In a complete or thorough manner; fully or deeply.

Example: She was sound asleep during the storm.

noun

Definition: A noise that can be heard, which can vary in pitch, volume, and quality.

Example: The sound of the waves crashing on the shore was very calming.

transitive verb

Definition: To produce or make a noise, or to express something in words; it can also mean to examine something by using sound waves.

Example: The teacher asked the students to sound the letters clearly when they read aloud.

soundable

IPA: /ˈsaʊndəbl/

KK: /ˈsaʊndəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be heard or produced as a sound.

Example: The soundable alarm alerted everyone in the building.

soundalike

IPA: /ˈsaʊndəˌlaɪk/

KK: /ˈsaʊndəˌlaɪk/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that sounds similar to another person or thing, often used in music or entertainment.

Example: The singer is a soundalike for the famous pop star, imitating her voice perfectly.

soundboard

IPA: /ˈsaʊndbɔrd/

KK: /ˈsaʊndˌbɔrd/

noun

Definition: A flat piece of material used in musical instruments to enhance sound quality by vibrating and amplifying the sound produced.

Example: The violin's soundboard is crucial for producing rich and full tones.

soundbox

IPA: /ˈsaʊndbɒks/

KK: /ˈsaʊndˌbɑks/

noun

Definition: A hollow part of a musical instrument that helps produce sound by resonating.

Example: The violin's soundbox amplifies the music played on it.

sounder

IPA: /ˈsaʊndər/

KK: /ˈsaʊndər/

noun

Definition: A group of wild boar or a device that produces sound.

Example: The sounder of wild boar was spotted in the forest.

sounding

IPA: /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Producing a strong or clear sound; having a rich tone.

Example: The sounding waves filled the room with music.

noun

Definition: A measurement of the depth of water or a test to gather information, often used in scientific contexts.

Example: The researchers conducted a sounding to determine the depth of the lake.

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