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Topic: Music

monodic

IPA: //məˈnɒdɪk//

KK: /məˈnɒdɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a style of music that is sung by a single voice or in a single melodic line without accompaniment.

Example: The composer wrote a monodic piece that highlighted the beauty of the solo voice.

monodist

IPA: /ˈmɒnədɪst/

KK: /mɒnədɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who creates or performs a monody, which is a type of music or poetry that expresses personal feelings or thoughts, often for a single voice or instrument.

Example: The monodist captivated the audience with her heartfelt performance.

monodrama

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈdrɑːmə/

KK: /mɑˈnɔːdrɑːmə/

noun

Definition: A type of play or performance that is written for and performed by only one actor.

Example: The actor delivered a powerful monodrama that captivated the audience for an hour.

monody

IPA: /ˈmɒnədi/

KK: /mɑˈnɑdi/

noun

Definition: A type of song or poem that is performed by a single voice, often used in Greek drama or music compositions that focus on one main melody.

Example: The monody performed at the theater captivated the audience with its emotional depth.

monophonic

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈfɒnɪk/

KK: /mɒnəˈfɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to sound that consists of a single melody without any harmony or accompaniment.

Example: The song was performed in a monophonic style, featuring only one melodic line.

monophonically

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈfɒnɪkli/

KK: /mɒnəˈfɒnɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves a single melodic line without harmony or accompaniment.

Example: The singer performed the piece monophonically, focusing solely on the melody.

monophony

IPA: /məˈnɒfəni/

KK: /mənˈɑfəni/

noun

Definition: A type of music that consists of only one melody without any harmony or accompaniment.

Example: The choir performed a beautiful piece in monophony, showcasing their voices in unison.

monorhyme

IPA: /ˈmɒnəraɪm/

KK: /mɑːnəraɪm/

noun

Definition: A type of poem or verse where every line ends with the same sound or rhyme.

Example: The poet wrote a monorhyme, making each line sound similar at the end.

monotone

IPA: /ˈmɒnəˌtoʊn/

KK: /ˈmɒnəˌtoʊn/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is spoken or presented in a flat, unchanging tone, or something that has only one color or shade.

Example: The teacher's monotone voice made it hard for the students to stay awake during the lecture.

noun

Definition: A sound or voice that stays at the same pitch without changing, often making it sound dull or boring.

Example: The teacher spoke in a monotone, making it hard for the students to stay awake.

montage

IPA: /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

KK: /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

noun

Definition: A technique in film or art where different images or sounds are combined together to create a single piece, often showing a series of events or ideas quickly.

Example: The director used a montage to show the passage of time in the movie.

transitive verb

Definition: To create a sequence of images or clips that are combined to form a single piece, often used in film or art.

Example: The director decided to montage several scenes together to show the passage of time.

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