an early string instrument similar to a violin, typically featuring six strings and played with a bow
altviool, viool
a string instrument that is slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth lower and producing deeper sounds
altviol
to counteract or neutralize the intended or anticipated effect of something
ongeldig maken, neutraliseren
the condition or status of lacking legal validity
nietigheid, ongeldigheid
something that deviates from what is considered normal, expected, or standard
anomalie
not consistent with what is considered to be expected
anomalie, afwijkend
a playful or carefree attitude and a tendency to prioritize amusement or entertainment over more serious matters
frivoliteit, lichtzinnigheid
having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters
frivool, oppervlakkig
appearing or stated to be true or real, but potentially deceptive or misleading
schijnbaar, ten onrechte
displaying wealth, luxury, or importance to attract attention or impress others
opzichtige, flamboyante
to demonstrate exceptional skill, achievement, or proficiency in a particular activity, subject, or field
uitblinken, zich onderscheiden
the quality of being extremely good in a particular field or activity
uitmuntendheid
an imaginary state or location where everything is perfect
utopie
referring to a vision of an ideal society, where everything is flawless or nearly perfect
utopisch
to give careful thought to something, its various aspects, implications, or possibilities
overpeinzen, nadenken
displaying a sense of slowness or lack of agility due to real or perceived weight or massiveness
zwaar, traag
a slender stick used by a conductor while leading an orchestra
baton, dirigentenstok
a military unit composed of a varying number of companies or platoons, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel
bataljon, militaire eenheid
referring to interactions, relations, or affairs with other nations
buitenlands, vreemd
a person who lives in a country where they are not a citizen or permanent resident
buitenlander, buitenlandse