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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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span | n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers | |
fiddle | v: to continuously touch or manipulate something with someone’s hands, mainly when bored or nervous; to act dishonestly to try to get money, information, etc., or gain an advantage | |
instrument | n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work | |
crank | n: a mechanical device that converts rotary motion into linear motion or vice versa; an eccentric or unpredictable person | |
rub | v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure | |
string | n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads | |
bow | v: to bend your knee or body, or lower your head; (noun) a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material, strung with a cord and used to shoot arrows | |
violin | n: a four-stringed wooden musical instrument held against the neck and played by passing a bow across the strings | |
drone | n: a low continuous humming noise; someone who takes more time than necessary; a pilot-less aerial vehicle that is operated by remote control | |
continuous | adj: occurring or existing without a pause or interruption | |
bagpipe | adj: relating to or characteristic of the musical instrument known as bagpipes, typically associated with Celtic or Scottish traditions | |
melody | n: a succession of musical tones forming part of a larger piece of music | |
keyboard | n: device consisting of a set of keys on a piano, typewriter, computer, etc., that you press to make it work | |
tune | n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard | |
innovative | adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc. | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
activate | v: make something start working, more active or dynamic | |
buzz | v: to make a continuous, low humming sound such as the one bee makes; an exciting and active atmosphere | |
bark | n: the hard outer layer of a tree; a sound made by dogs or some other animals | |
physically | adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind | |
peg | n: a small cylindrical or tapered pin used to fasten or secure something, such as clothing, on a line, or in carpentry and woodworking; (verb) to fasten or secure something using a peg or similar object; to mark or indicate a level or position using a peg or similar object | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
unique | adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
acoustic | adj: relating to sound or the sense of hearing | |
boombox | n: a portable radio or music player that often includes speakers and a cassette or CD player, used for playing music loudly | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
contemporary | adj: belonging to the same or present time | |
specialized | adj: possessing or relating to specific knowledge or skills that are unique to a particular field or task; designed or intended for a particular purpose or function | |
luthier | n: a person who makes or repairs stringed instruments such as violins, guitars, and cellos | |
ado | n: an action, fuss, or commotion, often over a trivial or unimportant matter; unnecessary activity or effort | |
rhythm | n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing |