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Topic: Music

lilting

IPA: /ˈlɪltɪŋ/

KK: /ˈlɪltɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing a cheerful and lively quality, often with a rhythmic or musical quality.

Example: The lilting melody of the song made everyone feel happy and relaxed.

noun

Definition: A style of singing that is cheerful and rhythmic, often done without musical instruments.

Example: The children enjoyed lilting songs as they played in the garden.

verb

Definition: To sing or speak in a cheerful, rhythmic way, often with a rising and falling tone.

Example: The children were lilting a happy tune as they played in the park.

liltingly

IPA: /ˈlɪltɪŋli/

KK: /ˈlɪltɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that has a cheerful and rhythmic quality, often used to describe a pleasant or musical tone of voice.

Example: She sang liltingly, making everyone feel joyful.

liltingness

IPA: /ˈlɪltɪŋnəs/

KK: /ˈlɪltɪŋnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of having a cheerful and rhythmic sound, often associated with a light and lively manner of speaking or singing.

Example: The liltingness of her voice made the song even more enjoyable to listen to.

limba

IPA: //ˈlɪm.bə//

KK: /lɪmˈbɑ/

adjective

Definition: Connected to the Limba people or their language, which is spoken in parts of West Africa.

Example: The Limba culture is rich in traditions and history.

noun

Definition: A type of tall tree found in West Africa, known for its straight-grained wood, or the wood itself. It can also refer to a group of people from Sierra Leone and Guinea, or their language.

Example: The carpenter used limba wood to make beautiful furniture.

limerick

IPA: /ˈlɪmərɪk/

KK: /ˈlɪmərɪk/

noun

Definition: A short, funny poem that has five lines and a specific rhyme pattern, often silly or nonsensical.

Example: She wrote a limerick about a cat who wore a hat.

lindy

IPA: /ˈlɪn.di/

KK: /ˈlɪn.di/

noun

Definition: A lively dance style that originated in Harlem, typically performed by couples and characterized by energetic movements and improvisation.

Example: They took a class to learn the lindy and impress their friends at the dance party.

line

IPA: /laɪn/

KK: /laɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move in a straight path or direction, often used in the context of sports or activities where a straight trajectory is important.

Example: The baseball lined out to the shortstop during the game.

noun

Definition: A long, narrow mark or band that can represent a boundary, a connection, or a series of items arranged in a row.

Example: She drew a straight line on the paper with a ruler.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover or fit the inside surface of something, or to arrange things in a row along a space.

Example: She decided to line the shelves with colorful paper.

lineup

IPA: /ˈlaɪnʌp/

KK: /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

noun

Definition: A group of people or things arranged for a specific purpose, often used in contexts like sports or events.

Example: The concert featured an exciting lineup of popular bands.

listenable

IPA: /ˈlɪsənəbl/

KK: /ˈlɪsənəbl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is pleasant or enjoyable to listen to.

Example: The podcast was so listenable that I finished all the episodes in one day.

listening

IPA: /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/

KK: /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of hearing or paying attention to sounds.

Example: The listening device helped us hear the conversation clearly.

noun

Definition: The act of paying attention to sounds or someone speaking.

Example: Active listening is an important skill in effective communication.

verb

Definition: The action of paying attention to sounds or someone speaking.

Example: She is listening to her favorite music right now.

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