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Topic: Music

bugle

IPA: /ˈbjuːɡl/

KK: /ˈbjuːɡl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a loud, deep sound like a horn, often used in military or hunting contexts.

Example: The soldiers bugled to signal the start of the parade.

noun

Definition: A brass musical instrument that is similar to a trumpet but does not have keys or valves, often used in military bands and for signaling.

Example: The bugle sounded the call for the soldiers to assemble.

busk

IPA: /bʌsk/

KK: /bʌsk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To perform music or entertainment in a public area, often asking for donations from the audience.

Example: She decided to busk in the park to earn some extra money.

busker

IPA: /ˈbʌskər/

KK: /ˈbʌskər/

noun

Definition: A person who performs in public places to entertain people and collects money from donations.

Example: The busker played guitar on the street corner, attracting a small crowd.

cabaletta

IPA: /kæbəˈlɛtə/

KK: /kæbəˈlɛtə/

noun

Definition: A short and lively song or section in an opera, often with a repetitive rhythm and simple style, typically serving as a concluding part of a larger piece.

Example: The singer performed a beautiful cabaletta that captivated the audience with its energetic rhythm.

cabaret

IPA: /ˈkæbəreɪ/

KK: /ˈkæbəˌreɪ/

noun

Definition: A type of restaurant or nightclub where people can enjoy live performances, such as music, singing, or dancing, while eating and drinking.

Example: We went to a cabaret last night and enjoyed a fantastic show with live music and dancing.

cachucha

IPA: /kæˈtʃuːtʃə/

KK: /kæˈtʃuːtʃə/

noun

Definition: A traditional dance from Andalusia, characterized by its lively rhythm and performed in 3/4 time.

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

cacophonous

IPA: /kæˈkɒfənəs/

KK: /kæˈkɑfənəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a sound that is loud, harsh, and unpleasant to hear.

Example: The cacophonous noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.

cacophonously

IPA: /kæˈkɒfənəsli/

KK: /kæˈkɑfənəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that produces a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Example: The band played cacophonously, making it hard to enjoy the music.

cacophony

IPA: /kæˈkɒfəni/

KK: /kæˈkɑfəni/

noun

Definition: A loud, unpleasant mixture of sounds that are harsh and discordant.

Example: The street was filled with a cacophony of honking cars and shouting pedestrians.

cadence

IPA: /ˈkeɪ.dəns/

KK: /ˈkeɪdəns/

noun

Definition: A rhythmic flow or pattern in speech, music, or movement that creates a sense of balance and harmony.

Example: The speaker's cadence made the story more engaging and enjoyable to listen to.

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