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Topic: Music

chiming

IPA: /ˈtʃaɪmɪŋ/

KK: /ˈtʃaɪmɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A sound made by bells or similar instruments ringing together, often in a harmonious way.

Example: The chiming of the church bells could be heard throughout the town.

verb

Definition: To make a ringing sound, often like a bell, usually in a series of notes or tones.

Example: The church bells were chiming beautifully at noon.

chivaree

IPA: //ˌʃɪvəˈri//

KK: /chɪvəˈri/

noun

Definition: A loud and playful celebration, often involving banging pots and pans, typically performed for a newly married couple.

Example: The neighbors celebrated the wedding with a chivaree, making a joyful noise outside the couple's home.

choir

IPA: /kwaɪər/

KK: /kwaiɚ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To sing together with a group of people, usually in harmony.

Example: The children will choir at the school concert this weekend.

noun

Definition: A group of people who sing together, often in a church or during performances.

Example: The choir sang beautifully during the service.

choirboy

IPA: /ˈkwaɪərˌbɔɪ/

KK: /ˈkwaɪərˌbɔɪ/

noun

Definition: A young boy who sings in a choir, usually in a church or school setting.

Example: The choirboy sang beautifully during the Christmas service.

choirmaster

IPA: //ˈkwʌɪərˌmɑːstər//

KK: /ˈkwī(ə)rˌmastər/

noun

Definition: A person who leads and directs a choir, especially in a church or musical setting.

Example: The choirmaster conducted the choir during the Sunday service.

chopin

IPA: /ˈʃoʊpən/

KK: /ˈtʃoʊpɪn/

noun

Definition: A unit of liquid measurement that is approximately half a pint.

Example: The recipe calls for a chopin of milk to make the cake moist.

choral

IPA: /ˈkɔːrəl/

KK: /ˈkɔrəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a group of singers who perform together, often in harmony.

Example: The choral performance at the concert was breathtaking and filled the hall with beautiful music.

chorale

IPA: /kəˈrɑːl/

KK: /kəˈræl/

noun

Definition: A type of song sung by a group, often in a church, that is usually harmonized and can be accompanied by an organ.

Example: The choir performed a beautiful chorale during the Sunday service.

chorally

IPA: /ˈkɔːrəli/

KK: /ˈkɔrəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves singing or performing together as a group, like a choir.

Example: The children sang chorally during the school concert.

chord

IPA: /kɔrd/

KK: /kɔrd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To play a group of musical notes together on an instrument.

Example: She loves to chord on her guitar during the evenings.

noun

Definition: A straight line that connects two points on a curve or a musical term referring to a group of notes played together.

Example: The musician played a beautiful chord on the piano.

transitive verb

Definition: To play a group of musical notes together, creating harmony.

Example: She learned to chord on the guitar during her music lessons.

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