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Key Composers Vocabulary - Don Shirley

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Key Composers Vocabulary
amazing
amazing
[Adjective]

having an exceptionally high quality

Ex: The sunset painted an amazing array of colors across the sky .
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musician
musician
[noun]

someone who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a profession

Ex: The young musician won a scholarship to a prestigious music school .
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: She became famous overnight after her viral video gained millions of views .
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to play
to play
[Verb]

to perform music on a musical instrument

Ex: They sat under the tree , playing softly on their ukulele .
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piano
piano
[noun]

a musical instrument we play by pressing the black and white keys on the keyboard

Ex: We attended a piano recital and were impressed by the young pianist 's talent .
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born
born
[Adjective]

brought to this world through birth

Ex: The newly born foal took its first wobbly steps, eager to explore its surroundings.
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January
January
[noun]

the first month of the year, after December and before February

Ex: Many retailers offer post-holiday sales in January, making it an ideal time to snag deals on winter clothing and seasonal items .
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Florida
Florida
[noun]

a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: The United States is a country located in North America .
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to treat
to treat
[Verb]

to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way

Ex: They treated the child like a member of their own family .
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badly
badly
[Adverb]

in a morally wrong or harmful manner

Ex: They were badly influenced by the gang .
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race
race
[noun]

each of the main groups into which humans can be divided based on their physical attributes such as the color of their skin

Ex: Despite advances in understanding human genetics , race continues to play a significant role in society , influencing everything from social interactions to access to resources .
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to continue

to not stop something, such as a task or activity, and keep doing it

Ex: She was too exhausted to continue running .
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school
school
[noun]

a place where children learn things from teachers

Ex: We study different subjects like math , science , and English at school.
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a lot
a lot
[Adverb]

to a large degree

Ex: He's improved a lot since last season.
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classical
classical
[noun]

music that is rooted in Western traditions and known for its complexity and lasting cultural significance

Ex: They attended a concert featuring some of the greatest classicals of all time .
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jazz
jazz
[noun]

a music genre that emphasizes improvisation, complex rhythms, and extended chords, originated in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

Ex: The jazz festival attracts artists and audiences from all around the world.
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to perform

to give a performance of something such as a play or a piece of music for entertainment

Ex: They perform a traditional dance at the festival every year .
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all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: His research findings had implications all over the globe.
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part
part
[noun]

any of the pieces making a whole, when combined

Ex: The screen is the main part of a laptop .
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to mix
to mix
[Verb]

to combine two or more distinct substances or elements to form a unified whole

Ex: The baker diligently mixed the batter to ensure a smooth and uniform texture for the cake .
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to make
to make
[Verb]

to compose, formulate, or prepare something abstract or written

Ex: The playwright has made several plays that have been well-received by audiences .
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to write
to write
[Verb]

to compose a musical piece

Ex: She wrote a ballad dedicated to her best friend .
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original
original
[Adjective]

created firsthand by an artist or creator, not reproduced

Ex: The ancient artifact was identified as an original artifact from the archaeological site , not a modern replica .
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talented
talented
[Adjective]

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

Ex: The company is looking for talented engineers to join their team .
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challenge
challenge
[noun]

a difficult and new task that puts one's skill, ability, and determination to the test

Ex: The puzzle provided a fun challenge for everyone at the party .
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fairly
fairly
[Adverb]

in a manner that is free from bias, favoritism, or injustice

Ex: The article presented the facts fairly, without taking sides .
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no matter
no matter
[Adverb]

regardless of the circumstances or conditions

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April
April
[noun]

the fourth month of the year, after March and before May

Ex: Tax Day in the United States typically falls on April 15th , the deadline for individuals to file their income tax returns for the previous year .
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heart disease

a broad term encompassing various conditions affecting the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and valvular disorders

Ex: Family history plays a role in determining one 's predisposition to certain types of heart disease.
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Manhattan
Manhattan
[noun]

one of the five boroughs of New York City

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New York City

the largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center

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to admire
to admire
[Verb]

to express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.

Ex: The community admires the local philanthropist for their generosity and commitment to charitable causes .
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: The important issue at hand is ensuring the safety of the workers .
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musical
musical
[Adjective]

relating to or containing music

Ex: The musical piece they performed was from a famous opera .
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tour
tour
[noun]

a series of concerts held in different locations

Ex: The famous rock band announced a world tour, including stops in major cities across North America , Europe , and Asia .
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to hire
to hire
[Verb]

to pay someone to do a job

Ex: We might hire a band for the wedding reception .
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black
black
[Adjective]

referring or belonging to a racial group with dark skin color, particularly those who are from sub-Saharan Africa

Ex: She advocates for the rights of Black women and works to address the unique challenges they face .
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driver
driver
[noun]

someone who drives a vehicle

Ex: The Uber driver asked me for the destination before starting the trip .
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bodyguard
bodyguard
[noun]

someone who is employed to protect a famous or important person

Ex: The bodyguard underwent rigorous training in self-defense and combat techniques .
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safely
safely
[Adverb]

in a way that avoids harm or danger

Ex: The chef handled the sharp knives safely, avoiding accidents in the kitchen .
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racism
racism
[noun]

the belief that certain races are superior to others

Ex: The ideology of racism promotes hatred and division between races .
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