a slight, rapid variation in pitch and intensity of a note
someone who is highly skilled at playing a musical instrument
for a certain purpose, especially an immediate one
in a way that occurs continuously without a limit
to say or perform something spontaneously without prior preparation
excessively repeated to the point of annoyance
the university, college, or school that one used to study at
one's other personality, particularly one that greatly differs from what one often shows
a person, particularly a male one, who is a former student of a college, university, or school
after noon and before midnight
genuine and not fake
(of a relationship) characterized by emotional closeness without romantic or sexual elements
not displaying emotions and not complaining, especially in difficult and painful situations
an actor or actress who performs on stage or in film
a tropical storm with violent winds moving in a circle that form over the western Pacific Ocean
(of food, particularly pasta) cooked just enough to still have a firm texture when bitten into, without being overly soft or mushy
a long, elaborate song that is melodious and is intended for a solo voice, especially in an opera
a musical technique where the notes of a chord are played individually in a sequence rather than simultaneously
the speed that a piece of music is or should be played at
a vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically structured in multiple movements and often involving a choir, soloists, and orchestra
a type of coffee made from espresso mixed with hot milk or cream
a type of soprano singer known for their ability to perform intricate and embellished vocal passages
(of sound) characterized by a progressive amplification
played or sung loudly or with strong emphasis
(musical direction) in the manner of a glissando (with a rapidly executed series of notes)
serious and solemn in manner or character
in disguise or using a false identity to avoid being recognized
used to describe a moderately slow tempo, slower than andante but faster than largo
a musical piece that is intended to be performed at a very slow tempo and in a serious manner
a person who is an expert or master in conducting or directing an orchestra or musical performance
a type of classical female singing voice situated between the soprano and contralto ranges
a moderate or half voice, meaning to sing or play at a medium volume, not too loud or too soft
a musical suite, typically a collection of dance movements, often in the Baroque period
(music) a notation written above a note and indicating that it is to be played with a strong initial attack
a female or young male singer with a singing voice that has the highest range
playing or singing musical notes with short, distinct intervals between them
an offspring of a human or animal that is not born yet, particularly a human aged more than eight weeks after conception
without costing anything
an explanation based on limited facts and evidence that is not yet proved to be true
used to introduce a clarification or explanation
(psychology) the mental energy or drive connected with sexual desire
used to describe something as it is, without comparing it to other things
(psychology) a person's social representation or the impression other's have of a certain individual which is concealing the true self
an additional thought or comment added after the main body of a letter or document, usually after the signature
something done as a formality or for the sake of procedure, often without necessarily having practical significance
the smallest possible amount of a particular quantity that cannot be divided any further
the final part of the large intestine where waste is collected before being passed through the anus
mucus or phlegm that is coughed up from the respiratory tract, typically as a result of infection or disease
the condition or situation of something or someone at a particular moment in time
the situation or condition that is currently at hand
in exactly the same words as used originally
with the order or relations reversed
a person who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a particular activity, subject, or interest
a hut, shelter, or cabin, usually at a swimming pool or beach
a bar or small restaurant, often one that serves wine or alcoholic beverages, especially in Mediterranean countries
a Latin American (disparaging) term for foreigners (especially Americans and Englishmen)
used to say "see you tomorrow," often used as a friendly farewell when you expect to meet someone again the next day
strongly masculine, often in appearance or manner
used to express a large quantity or degree of something, meaning "much," "a lot," or "many" depending on context
a simple, sleeveless outer garment, worn over the body to provide warmth and protection from the elements
without wasting any time; immediately
a Spanish title or form of address for a married woman; similar to the English `Mrs' or `madam'
a Spanish title or form of address used to or of an unmarried girl or woman; similar to the English `Miss'
