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【TED-Ed】How brass instruments work - Al Cannon
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稲葉白兎 posted on 2015/04/14Ever wondered how a trombone makes that amazing sound or how a trumpet player hits those high notes? This video dives into the fascinating physics behind brass instruments, explaining everything from the lip buzz to the harmonic series. You'll pick up some awesome new vocabulary related to music and acoustics, perfect for expanding your knowledge!
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blow
US /blo/
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UK /bləʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something using air
- To make air come quickly out of your mouth
- Noun
- Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
- Act of making air come out of your mouth
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US /kriˈet/
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UK /krɪ'eɪt/
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- To make, cause, or bring into existence
- To cause something to happen; to give rise to a particular situation or state.
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US /saʊnd/
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UK /saʊnd/
- Adjective
- Sensible, dependable and reliable
- Unbroken or undisturbed, as of sleep
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unique quality that characterizes a style of music
- Waves traveling in air or water that can be heard
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US /pɪtʃ/
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UK /pɪtʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- To throw a baseball to a batter
- Noun
- Act of throwing a baseball for someone to hit
- Playing fields in sports, e.g. for soccer
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