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Topic: Music

headliner

IPA: //ˈhɛdˌlaɪnər//

KK: /ˈhɛdˌlaɪnər/

noun

Definition: A person or group that is the main attraction or performer at an event, often receiving the most attention or publicity.

Example: The headliner for the music festival this year is a famous rock band.

headphone

IPA: /ˈhɛd.foʊn/

KK: /ˈhɛdˌfoʊn/

noun

Definition: A device worn on the head that covers the ears, used to listen to music or other audio without disturbing others.

Example: I put on my headphones to enjoy my favorite songs while studying.

headstock

IPA: /ˈhɛdˌstɒk/

KK: /hɛdˌstɑk/

noun

Definition: A fixed part of a machine that supports a rotating component, like the spindle in a lathe.

Example: The headstock of the lathe is essential for holding the spindle securely while it rotates.

hejira

IPA: /hɪˈdʒɪərə/

KK: /həˈjɪrə/

noun

Definition: A journey or migration, especially one undertaken for religious or political reasons.

Example: The hejira marked a significant turning point in the history of the region.

heldentenor

IPA: /ˈhɛldənˌtɛnər/

KK: /hɛldənˈtɛnər/

noun

Definition: A type of tenor singer who has a strong and dramatic voice, often used in heroic roles in operas, especially those by Wagner.

Example: The heldentenor delivered a powerful performance in the Wagner opera, captivating the audience with his dramatic voice.

helicon

IPA: /ˈhɛlɪkən/

KK: /ˈhɛlɪkɒn/

noun

Definition: A large brass musical instrument that is similar to a tuba and is shaped in a circular form, often used in marching bands.

Example: The band played a lively tune with the helicon leading the melody.

hemiola

IPA: /hɪˈmiːlə/

KK: /hɛˈmɪlə/

noun

Definition: A musical term that describes a rhythmic pattern where two groups of beats are perceived as three groups, creating a shift between different time signatures.

Example: The composer used a hemiola to create a surprising rhythmic effect in the piece.

hemiolia

IPA: /hɛˈmɪliə/

KK: /hɛˈmɪliə/

noun

Definition: A musical term referring to a group of three notes played in the time of two, often used in medieval music, or the interval of a perfect fifth.

Example: The composer used hemiolia to create a unique rhythm in the piece.

hendecasyllabic

IPA: /hɛnˌdɛkəˈsɪləbɪk/

KK: /hɛnˌdɛkəˈsɪləbɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a line of verse that has eleven syllables.

Example: The poem was written in a hendecasyllabic form, showcasing its unique rhythm.

noun

Definition: A type of poetic line that consists of eleven syllables.

Example: The poem was written in hendecasyllabic verse, showcasing the beauty of eleven-syllable lines.

hendecasyllable

IPA: /hɛnˈdɛkəˌsɪləbəl/

KK: /hɛnˈdɛkəˌsɪləbəl/

noun

Definition: A type of line or verse in poetry that has eleven syllables.

Example: The poem's hendecasyllable structure gives it a unique rhythm.

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