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Street Talk 2 - A Closer Look 2: Lesson 4

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Street Talk 2
vibrato
[noun]

a slight, rapid variation in pitch and intensity of a note

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virtuoso
[noun]

someone who is highly skilled at playing a musical instrument

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ad hoc
[Adverb]

for a certain purpose, especially an immediate one

Ex: The rules were ad hoc to suit the unique circumstances of the competition .
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ad infinitum
[Adverb]

in a way that occurs continuously without a limit

Ex: The loop in the code ad infinitum, causing a system crash .
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to ad lib
[Verb]

‌to say something in a speech or a performance that you have not prepared or practiced

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ad nauseam
[Adverb]

excessively repeated to the point of annoyance

Ex: The details were ad nauseam, leading to frustration among the team .
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the university, college, or school that one used to study at

Ex: alma mater's new scholarship program aims to support underprivileged students .
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alter ego
[noun]

one's other personality, particularly one that greatly differs from what one often shows

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alumnus
[noun]

a person, particularly a male one, who is a former student of a college, university, or school

Ex: The university 's newsletter features stories about alumni, celebrating their achievements and contributions to society .
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a.m.
[Adverb]

between midnight and noon

Ex: The coffee shop starts serving breakfast at a.m.
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p.m.
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after noon and before midnight

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bona fide
[Adjective]

genuine and not fake

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platonic
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(of a relationship) characterized by emotional closeness without romantic or sexual elements

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stoic
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not displaying emotions and not complaining, especially in difficult and painful situations

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thespian
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a theatrical performer

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typhoon
[noun]

a tropical storm with violent winds moving in a circle that form over the western Pacific Ocean

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a capella
[Adjective]

sung without instrumental accompaniment

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accelerando
[Adverb]

with increasing speed

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agitator
[noun]

one who agitates; a political troublemaker

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al dente
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(of food, particularly pasta) cooked just enough to still have a firm texture when bitten into, without being overly soft or mushy

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allegretto
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in a moderately quick tempo

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allegro
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a brisk and lively tempo

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andante
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(of tempo) moderately slow

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aria
[noun]

a long, elaborate song that is melodious and is intended for a solo voice, especially in an opera

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arpeggio
[noun]

a musical technique where the notes of a chord are played individually in a sequence rather than simultaneously

Ex: Jazz improvisation often involves arpeggios to navigate through chord progressions with fluidity and creativity .
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tempo
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the speed that a piece of music is or should be played at

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cantata
[noun]

a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text

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a type of coffee made from espresso mixed with hot milk or cream

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a type of soprano singer known for their ability to perform intricate and embellished vocal passages

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lively with spirit

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contralto
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a female singer with the lowest singing voice

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crescendo
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(music) gradually increasing in volume

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diminuendo
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(music) gradually decreasing in volume

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falsetto
[noun]

a singer that uses a male singing voice that extends over the range of a tenor voice

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forte
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played or sung loudly or with strong emphasis

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fortissimo
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(chiefly a direction or description in music) very loud and strong

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glissando
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(musical direction) in the manner of a glissando (with a rapidly executed series of notes)

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grave
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serious and solemn in manner or character

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incognito
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in disguise or using a false identity to avoid being recognized

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larghetto
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used to describe a moderately slow tempo, slower than andante but faster than largo

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largo
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a musical piece that is intended to be performed at a very slow tempo and in a serious manner

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lento
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(of tempo) slow

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maestro
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a person who is an expert or master in conducting or directing an orchestra or musical performance

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a type of classical female singing voice situated between the soprano and contralto ranges

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a moderate or half voice, meaning to sing or play at a medium volume, not too loud or too soft

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partita
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a musical suite, typically a collection of dance movements, often in the Baroque period

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(music) low loudness

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piano
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used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly

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pizzicato
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(of instruments in the violin family) to be plucked with the finger

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presto
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(of tempo) very fast

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the main female singer in an opera or opera company

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rubato
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a flexible tempo; not strictly on the beat

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sforzando
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(music) a notation written above a note and indicating that it is to be played with a strong initial attack

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soprano
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a female or young male singer with a singing voice that has the highest range

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staccato
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a style of playing or singing musical notes with short, distinct intervals between them

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caveat
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a warning against certain acts

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ego
[noun]

an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others

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etc.
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continuing in the same way

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fetus
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an offspring of a human or animal that is not born yet, particularly a human aged more than eight weeks after conception

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gratis
[Adverb]

without costing anything

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an explanation based on limited facts and evidence that is not yet proved to be true

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i.e.
[Adverb]

used to introduce a clarification or explanation

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in absentia
[Adverb]

while absent; although absent

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libido
[noun]

(psychoanalysis) a Freudian term for sexual urge or desire

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magna cum laude
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with high honor; with high academic distinction

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per capita
[Adverb]

per person

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per se
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used to describe something as it is, without comparing it to other things

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persona
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(psychology) a person's social representation or the impression other's have of a certain individual which is concealing the true self

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postmortem
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occurring or done after death

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an additional thought or comment added after the main body of a letter or document, usually after the signature

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proforma
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something done as a formality or for the sake of procedure, often without necessarily having practical significance

Ex: He signed proforma contract , even though the terms had already been agreed upon .
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quantum
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the smallest possible amount of a particular quantity that cannot be divided any further

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rectum
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the final part of the large intestine where waste is collected before being passed through the anus

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scrotum
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a pouch of skin that houses the testicles in the male reproductive system

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sputum
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mucus or phlegm that is coughed up from the respiratory tract, typically as a result of infection or disease

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status
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the condition or situation of something or someone at a particular moment in time

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the situation or condition that is currently at hand

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verbatim
[Adverb]

exactly as spoken or written originally without any changes or additions

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vice versa
[Adverb]

with the order or relations reversed

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a person who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a particular activity, subject, or interest

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cabana
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a hut, shelter, or cabin, usually at a swimming pool or beach

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cantina
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a bar or small restaurant, often one that serves wine or alcoholic beverages, especially in Mediterranean countries

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chaparral
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dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes

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chicano
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a person of Mexican descent

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gringo
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a Latin American (disparaging) term for foreigners (especially Americans and Englishmen)

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hasta la vista
[interjection]

***until the (next) view : see you later

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used to say "see you tomorrow," often used as a friendly farewell when you expect to meet someone again the next day

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incommunicado
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without the means or right to communicate

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macho
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used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner

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matador
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the principal bullfighter who is appointed to make the final passes and kill the bull

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mucho
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used to express a large quantity or degree of something, meaning "much," "a lot," or "many" depending on context

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padre
[noun]

a chaplain in one of the military services

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poncho
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a simple, sleeveless outer garment, worn over the body to provide warmth and protection from the elements

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pronto
[Adverb]

without wasting any time; immediately

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Senor
[noun]

a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English `Mr' or `sir'

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Senora
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a Spanish title or form of address for a married woman; similar to the English `Mrs' or `madam'

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ma'am
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a woman of refinement

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Senorita
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a Spanish title or form of address used to or of an unmarried girl or woman; similar to the English `Miss'

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sombrero
[noun]

a felt or straw hat with a wide brim and a tall crown, typically worn by Mexican men

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bagel
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(Yiddish) glazed yeast-raised doughnut-shaped roll with hard crust

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