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Topic: Music

hornpipe

IPA: /ˈhɔrnˌpaɪp/

KK: /hɔrnpaɪp/

noun

Definition: A type of musical instrument that has a single reed and is played by blowing into it, often used in folk music, or a lively dance that is performed to music played on this instrument.

Example: The dancers performed a lively hornpipe at the festival, showcasing their traditional moves.

hum

IPA: /hʌm/

KK: /hʌm/

interjection

Definition: A sound made by humming, often used to show uncertainty or to fill a pause in conversation.

Example: "Hum, I'm not sure if that's the right answer," she said thoughtfully.

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a continuous low sound, like a bee or a person producing a tune without speaking.

Example: She likes to hum her favorite song while she works.

noun

Definition: A low, continuous sound made by someone humming or a similar sound.

Example: The hum of the refrigerator was the only noise in the quiet room.

transitive verb

Definition: To produce a low, continuous sound, often by singing a tune without using words.

Example: She began to hum her favorite song while cooking dinner.

hummable

IPA: /ˈhʌməbl/

KK: /ˈhʌməbl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a tune or melody that is easy to hum or sing along with.

Example: The song was so catchy and hummable that everyone started singing it.

humoresque

IPA: /hjuːˈmɔːrɛsk/

KK: /hjuˈmɔrɛsk/

noun

Definition: A light and playful piece of music that often has a whimsical or fanciful character.

Example: The orchestra performed a delightful humoresque that brought smiles to the audience's faces.

hymn

IPA: /hɪm/

KK: /hɪm/

intransitive verb

Definition: A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity, often sung in a church or during worship.

Example: The choir sang a beautiful hymn during the service.

noun

Definition: A song that expresses praise or joy, often sung in a religious context.

Example: The choir sang a beautiful hymn during the church service.

transitive verb

Definition: To praise or worship someone or something through a song or poem, often in a religious context.

Example: The choir will hymn the praises of the hero during the ceremony.

hymnal

IPA: /ˈhɪm.nəl/

KK: /ˈhɪm.nəl/

noun

Definition: A book that contains a collection of songs or hymns used in church services.

Example: The choir sang beautifully from the hymnal during the Sunday service.

hymnary

IPA: /ˈhɪm.nə.ri/

KK: /ˈhɪmˌnɛri/

noun

Definition: A collection of hymns or songs, often used in religious services.

Example: The church choir sang from the hymnary during the Sunday service.

hymnbook

IPA: /ˈhɪm.bʊk/

KK: /ˈhɪmˌbʊk/

noun

Definition: A book containing a collection of hymns, which are religious songs or poems typically sung in worship services.

Example: The church choir practiced from the hymnbook before the Sunday service.

hymnic

IPA: /ˈhɪmnɪk/

KK: /ˈhɪmnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to songs of praise or worship, often used in a religious context.

Example: The choir sang a hymnic piece that filled the church with a sense of reverence.

noun

Definition: A type of musical composition that resembles a hymn, often used in religious or ceremonial contexts.

Example: The choir performed a beautiful hymnic that moved the audience to tears.

hymnist

IPA: /ˈhaɪmnɪst/

KK: /ˈhaɪmnɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who writes religious songs or hymns, often used in worship.

Example: The hymnist composed a beautiful song for the church service.

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