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| Word | Meaning | Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| grand | adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent | |
| tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
| royal | adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family | |
| abbey | n: a monastery or convent, especially for monks or nuns | |
| choirboy | n: a boy who sings in a choir (= a group of singers that sings as part of a religious ceremony), typically in a church or cathedral | |
| chapel | n: a place of worship, especially a non-conformist or dissenting place of worship | |
| disciple | n: a person who learns from another, especially one who then teaches others | |
| compose | v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it | |
| string | n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads | |
| ensemble | n: a group of people who perform together, especially in music or theater; a coordinated or matching set of something | |
| incidental | adj: happening or likely to happen in the course of events, without being planned or intended; minor or peripheral | |
| opera | n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken | |
| masque | n: a form of elaborate courtly entertainment popular in the 16th and early 17th centuries involving music, singing, dancing, and acting | |
| hybrid | adj: composed of different elements or mixed characters | |
| cantata | n: a vocal composition with an instrumental accompaniment, typically including solos, choruses, and recitatives | |
| secular | adj: not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly | |
| modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
| libretto | n: the text of an opera or other long vocal work | |
| abandon | v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity | |
| contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
| soloist | n: a person who performs a solo, especially a solo musician or singer | |
| chorus | n: a group of singers or speakers who perform together, typically in a musical or dramatic production; the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers | |
| instrumental | adj: of, relating to, or performed on musical instruments; useful or important in achieving a purpose | |
| principal | adj: most important, main, or chief | |
| sect | n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream | |
| 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 | |
| recognizable | adj: easy to become aware of or identify | |
| accompaniment | n: something that is added to or goes along with something else as a supplement, complement, or support; music played or sung along with a solo instrument or vocalist | |
| melody | n: a succession of musical tones forming part of a larger piece of music | |
| dramatic | adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement | |
| captivate | v: to attract and hold the attention or interest of | |
| bass | n: the lowest part in polyphonic music; a type of fish belonging to the large order Perciformes, or perch-like fishes | |
| groundbreaking | adj: producing fresh findings; using novel techniques | |
| regard | v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way | |
| tribute | n: a payment, gift, or other forms of recognition made in honor of or submission to another person or entity | |
| anthem | n: a rousing or uplifting song identified with a particular group, body, or cause | |
| lord | n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office | |
| coronation | n: a ceremony at which a person becomes king or queen |
