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

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

