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Topic: Music

discotheque

IPA: /ˌdɪs.kəˈtɛk/

KK: /dɪs.kəˈtɛk/

noun

Definition: A place where people go to dance and enjoy music, often with bright lights and a lively atmosphere.

Example: We went to the discotheque last night and danced until dawn.

disharmonic

IPA: /dɪsˈhɑːrmənɪk/

KK: /dɪsˈhɑːrmənɪk/

adjective

Definition: Not in harmony or agreement; lacking a pleasing arrangement or combination.

Example: The disharmonic sounds from the instruments made the performance difficult to enjoy.

disharmonize

IPA: //dɪsˈhɑːrmənaɪz//

KK: /dɪsˈhɑːrmənaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause a lack of harmony or agreement between things or people.

Example: The new policy may disharmonize the relationship between the departments.

dissonance

IPA: /ˈdɪsənəns/

KK: /ˈdɪsənəns/

noun

Definition: A situation where there is a lack of harmony or agreement, often resulting in conflict or tension.

Example: The dissonance between their opinions made it difficult to reach a consensus.

dissonant

IPA: /ˈdɪsənənt/

KK: /ˈdɪsənənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing sounds that are harsh, unpleasant, or not in harmony with each other.

Example: The dissonant chords created an unsettling atmosphere in the music.

dissonantly

IPA: /ˈdɪsənəntli/

KK: /ˈdɪsənəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is harsh or unpleasant to hear, often involving a lack of harmony or agreement.

Example: The music played dissonantly, creating an unsettling atmosphere in the room.

distich

IPA: /ˈdɪstɪk/

KK: /ˈdɪstɪk/

noun

Definition: A pair of lines in poetry that often rhyme and form a complete thought or idea.

Example: The poet wrote a beautiful distich that captured the essence of love.

dithyramb

IPA: /ˈdɪθɪræm/

KK: /ˈdɪθɪræm/

noun

Definition: A passionate and enthusiastic poem or speech, often in a wild and irregular style, originally associated with ancient Greek celebrations for the god Dionysus.

Example: The poet delivered a dithyramb that captivated the audience with its fervent emotion.

dithyrambic

IPA: /dɪˈθɪræmbɪk/

KK: /dɪˈθɪræmbɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of ancient Greek poem that expresses enthusiastic emotions, often in a passionate or wild manner.

Example: The speaker delivered a dithyrambic ode that captivated the audience with its fervor.

noun

Definition: A type of ancient Greek poem or song that is usually sung in honor of Dionysus, often characterized by its passionate and enthusiastic style.

Example: The poet recited a dithyrambic that celebrated the beauty of nature and the joy of life.

ditty

IPA: /ˈdɪti/

KK: /ˈdɪti/

noun

Definition: A short and simple song, often with a catchy tune.

Example: She sang a cheerful ditty while walking in the park.

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