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Topic: Music

opus

IPA: /ˈoʊpəs/

KK: /ˈoʊpəs/

noun

Definition: A musical work or composition, often numbered to indicate its order in a series.

Example: Beethoven's fifth symphony is one of his most famous opuses.

oratorio

IPA: /ɔːˈrɑːtəri.oʊ/

KK: /ɔˈrɑːtəriˌoʊ/

noun

Definition: A type of musical work that is performed by singers and an orchestra, usually telling a religious story, but without acting or scenery.

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

orchestra

IPA: /ˈɔːrkɪstrə/

KK: /ˈɔrkɪstrə/

noun

Definition: A large group of musicians who play different instruments together, often including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.

Example: The orchestra played beautifully during the concert last night.

orchestral

IPA: /ɔːrˈkɛstrəl/

KK: /ɔrˈkɛstrəl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to a large group of musicians who play together, usually with string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments.

Example: The orchestral music filled the concert hall with beautiful sounds.

orchestrate

IPA: /ˈɔːrkɪstreɪt/

KK: /ˈɔr.kɪ.streɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To organize and manage different parts or elements to work together effectively, often to achieve a specific goal or outcome.

Example: She was able to orchestrate the entire event smoothly, ensuring everything went according to plan.

orchestration

IPA: /ˌɔːrkɪˈstreɪʃən/

KK: /ɔrˈkɛstrəˌteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of arranging music for an orchestra or the organization and coordination of various elements in a situation.

Example: The orchestration of the concert was handled by a talented composer.

orchestrational

IPA: /ˌɔːrkɪˈstreɪʃənl/

KK: /ɔrˈkɛstrəˌʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the arrangement and organization of music for an orchestra.

Example: The orchestrational elements of the symphony were carefully crafted to enhance the overall performance.

organist

IPA: /ˈɔːɡənɪst/

KK: /ˈɔrɡənɪst/

noun

Definition: A musician who plays a large musical instrument called an organ, often found in churches or concert halls.

Example: The organist played a beautiful melody during the wedding ceremony.

organum

IPA: /ˈɔːɡənəm/

KK: /ɔrˈgænəm/

noun

Definition: A type of medieval music that features multiple vocal parts, often based on Gregorian chant, and includes compositions with one or more voices supporting a main melody.

Example: The choir performed an organum that beautifully showcased the harmony of the voices.

ossia

IPA: /ˈɔːsiə/

KK: /ˈɔːsiə/

conjunction

Definition: In music, it is a term used to indicate an alternative section or passage that can be played instead of the main one.

Example: The conductor said to play the ossia for the second movement to make it easier for the musicians.

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