Vocabulary

  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
  • in tune: Agreeing in pitch; agreeing in opinion
  • at least: As a minimum
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • happen by: To visit a place casually or unexpectedly.
  • by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
  • from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
  • in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • pack in: To decide to stop doing something
  • hand in glove: In very close cooperation or partnership.
  • in charge: To be responsible for
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
  • in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
  • around the corner: Very near; close by.
  • at first sight: Immediately on seeing someone or something for the first time; based on a first impression.
  • pop up: To appear suddenly.
  • jump ship: To leave a job or group suddenly, often for better opportunity.
  • in the mood: Wanting to do something
  • before long: Soon; in a short time.
  • in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • move to: To change the place where you live or work.
  • in service: Available for use; operational
  • to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • in reverse: In the opposite direction.
  • of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
  • on a different note: Introducing a different subject or topic in conversation.
  • except that: But; with the exception that.
  • for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
  • bear on: To have an influence or effect on something.
  • for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • swallow up: To completely consume or engulf something.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • off key: Not in the correct key; not in tune.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • fall out
  • out of favour: Not popular or liked by someone or a group.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • out of sync: Not occurring at the same time or rate; not synchronized.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
  • have to: Must do
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • with bells on: With enthusiasm and eagerness to attend or participate.
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • game on: An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
  • string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
  • instrument: Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
  • equal: Same in shape, size, or number
  • century: Period of 100 years
  • begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
  • rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
  • tune: To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
  • top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
  • age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
  • gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
  • sequence: Part of a movie showing one part of the story
  • group: Two or more musicians who play music together
  • invention: Something new that is different from other things
  • note: To notice or pay particular attention to something.
  • play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
  • music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
  • lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
  • circle: A perfectly round shape
  • soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
  • royal: Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
  • symphony: Harmony of color or sound
  • temper: An angry mood or fit; temperament
  • God: Someone admired because they are famous or good
  • Europe: A continent including Germany, France and Spain
  • orchestra: Large group who perform instrumental music
  • musical: Having a pleasant sound like music
  • chord: Line that joins two points on a circle
  • instrumental: Relating to, composed for, or performed on a musical instrument or instruments (without vocals).
  • temperament: Person's nature or typical moods
  • opera: A type of play that is sung with classical music
  • composer: Person who writes music
  • ensemble: Group of things, people working together
  • violin: Wooden instrument with strings, played with a bow
  • piano: Keyboard instrument used for playing music
  • keyboard: A set of keys on a piano or computer
  • hallelujah: Shout or song of praise to God
  • concerto: Piece of music for an instrument with an orchestra
  • harmonic: Relating to harmony in music
  • aria: Song for one of the main singers in an opera
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • aria

      US /'ɑ:rɪr/

      UK /'ɑ:rɪə/

      • Noun
      • Song for one of the main singers in an opera
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    • around the corner

      US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/

      UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/

      • Phrase
      • Very near; close by.
      • About to happen; approaching soon.
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • at first sight

      US /æt fɚst saɪt/

      UK /æt fə:st sait/

      • Phrase
      • Immediately on seeing someone or something for the first time; based on a first impression.
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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    • at that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
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    • at the same time

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • based on

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • bear on

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have an influence or effect on something.
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    • before long

      US /bɪˈfɔr lɔŋ/

      UK /biˈfɔ: lɔŋ/

      • Phrase
      • Soon; in a short time.
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    • burst into

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
      • To suddenly express an emotion.
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    • by accident

      US /baɪ ˈæksɪdənt/

      UK /bai ˈæksidənt/

      • Phrase
      • Without intending to; unintentionally.
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    • chord

      US /kɔrd, kord/

      UK /kɔ:d/

      • Countable Noun
      • Line that joins two points on a circle
      • Combination of musical notes played at same time
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • composer

      US /kəmˈpoʊzə(r)/

      UK /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who writes music
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    • concerto

      US /kənˈtʃɛrto/

      UK /kən'tʃɜ:təʊ/

      • Noun
      • Piece of music for an instrument with an orchestra
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    • ensemble

      US /ɑnˈsɑmbəl/

      UK /ɑ:nˈsɑ:mbl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of things, people working together
      • A group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together.
      • Adverb
      • Together or at the same time.
      • In a harmonious or coordinated manner.
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    • ever since

      US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/

      UK /ˈevə sins/

      • Adverb
      • Continuously from a past time until now.
      • Conjunction
      • From the time that; because.
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    • except that

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt ðæt/

      UK /ikˈsept ðæt/

      • Conjunction
      • But; with the exception that.
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    • fall out

      US /fɔl aʊt/

      UK /fɔ:l aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop being friends with; have a disagreement
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    • flat

      US /flæt/

      UK /flæt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Apartment; set of rooms for living in
      • The smooth or level part of something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To share an apartment with someone
      • To fail to produce the intended effect; to be unsuccessful or uninteresting.
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for that matter

      US /fɔr ðæt ˈmætɚ/

      UK /fɔ: ðæt ˈmætə/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
      • Used to introduce a statement that supports or strengthens a previous statement.
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    • for the sake of

      US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/

      UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • For the purpose of; in the interest of.
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    • from scratch

      US /frʌm skrætʃ/

      UK /frɔm skrætʃ/

      • Phrase
      • From the very beginning; from nothing.
      • From the very beginning; using new materials rather than something that already exists.
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    • from time to time

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
      • At intervals; now and then.
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    • game on

      US /ɡem ɑn/

      UK /ɡeim ɔn/

      • Interjection
      • An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
      • An exclamation indicating acceptance of a challenge.
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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    • gravity

      US /ˈɡrævɪti/

      UK /ˈgrævəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
      • Force making things fall towards the ground
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    • hallelujah

      US /ˌhæləˈlujə/

      UK /ˌhælɪˈlu:jə/

      • Noun
      • Shout or song of praise to God
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    • hand in glove

      US /hænd ɪn glʌv/

      UK /hænd ɪn glʌv/

      • other
      • In very close cooperation or partnership.
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    • happen by

      US /ˈhæpən baɪ/

      UK /ˈhæpən baɪ/

      • other
      • To visit a place casually or unexpectedly.
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    • harmonic

      US /hɑrˈmɑnɪk/

      UK /hɑ:ˈmɒnɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Relating to harmony in music
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in charge

      US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Adverb
      • To be responsible for
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    • in effect

      US /ɪn ɪˈfɛkt/

      UK /in iˈfekt/

      • Phrase
      • In reality; in practice; virtually
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in itself

      US /ɪn ɪtˈsɛlf/

      UK /in itˈself/

      • Phrase
      • Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
      • Essentially; by its very nature.
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    • in person

      US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/

      UK /in ˈpɜːsn/

      • Adverb
      • Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
      • Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
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    • in reverse

      US /ɪn rɪˈvɚs/

      UK /in riˈvə:s/

      • Adverb
      • In the opposite direction.
      • In the opposite order.
      • Phrase
      • Moving or operating backwards.
      • With the sequence inverted.
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    • in service

      US /ɪn 'sɝvɪs/

      UK /in ˈsɜːvɪs/

      • Adjective
      • Available for use; operational
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    • in the hands of

      US /ɪn ðə ˈhændz ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈhændz ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Under the control or responsibility of someone.
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    • in the mood

      US /ɪn ði mud/

      UK /in ðə mu:d/

      • Adjective
      • Wanting to do something
      • Having a desire for sex
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • in tune

      US /ɪn tun/

      UK /in tju:n/

      • Phrase
      • Agreeing in pitch; agreeing in opinion
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • instrument

      US /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

      UK /'ɪnstrəmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
      • Legal document
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    • instrumental

      US /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl/

      UK /ˌɪnstrəˈmentl/

      • Adjective
      • Relating to, composed for, or performed on a musical instrument or instruments (without vocals).
      • Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool in bringing about an end or result.
      • Noun
      • A piece of music that has no lyrics or singing.
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    • invention

      US /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/

      UK /ɪnˈvenʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something new that is different from other things
      • Power or ability to create new things
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    • jump ship

      US /dʒʌmp ʃɪp/

      UK /dʒʌmp ʃip/

      • other
      • To leave a job or group suddenly, often for better opportunity.
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    • keyboard

      US /ˈkiˌbɔrd/

      UK /'ki:bɔ:d/

      • Noun
      • A set of keys on a piano or computer
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • lord

      US /lɔrd/

      UK /lɔ:d/

      • Noun
      • (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
      • Man with power and authority; a nobleman
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To act as though you can tell people what to do
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    • move to

      US /muv tu/

      UK /mu:v tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change the place where you live or work.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To proceed to the next stage or action.
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    • musical

      US /ˈmju:zɪkl/

      UK /ˈmju:zɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Having a pleasant sound like music
      • Having skill or being gifted in music
      • Noun
      • Play or movie set to music
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    • no matter

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      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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    • note

      US /noʊ/

      UK /nəʊt/

      • Verb
      • To notice or pay particular attention to something.
      • Noun
      • A short informal letter or written record.
      • A piece of paper money issued by a central bank or government authority that acts as legal tender
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    • of all time

      US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/

      UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/

      • Adjective
      • The best or most significant in history.
      • Phrase
      • Ever; in all of history.
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    • of itself

      US /ʌv ɪtˈself/

      UK /əv ɪtˈself/

      • other
      • Happening automatically without external cause or help.
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    • off key

      US /ɔf ki/

      UK /ɔf ki:/

      • Adverb
      • Not in the correct key; not in tune.
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    • on a different note

      US /ɑn ə ˈdɪfərənt noʊt/

      UK /ɒn ə ˈdifərənt nəut/

      • other
      • Introducing a different subject or topic in conversation.
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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    • opera

      US /ˈɑ:prə/

      UK /ˈɒprə/

      • Noun
      • A type of play that is sung with classical music
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    • orchestra

      US /ˈɔ:rkɪstrə/

      UK /ˈɔ:kɪstrə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large group who perform instrumental music
      • Seating area in a theater close to the stage
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    • out of favour

      US /aʊt əv ˈfeɪvɚ/

      UK /aʊt əv ˈfeɪvə/

      • other
      • Not popular or liked by someone or a group.
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    • out of sync

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not occurring at the same time or rate; not synchronized.
      • Not in agreement or harmony.
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    • pack in

      US /pæk ɪn/

      UK /pæk in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to stop doing something
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    • piano

      US /piˈæno, ˈpjæno/

      UK /piˈænəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Keyboard instrument used for playing music
      • Adverb
      • In a soft and quiet manner (on the piano)
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    • play in

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate or compete in a game or competition.
      • To have a role in a theatrical production.
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    • pop up

      US /pɑp ʌp/

      UK /pɔp ʌp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear suddenly.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appear suddenly and unexpectedly.
      • To appear on a computer screen.
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    • rather than

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      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • royal

      US /ˈrɔɪəl/

      UK /'rɔɪəl/

      • Adjective
      • Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
      • Concerning a king or queen
      • Noun
      • A member of a royal family.
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    • same time

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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    • sequence

      US /ˈsikwəns, -ˌkwɛns/

      UK /'si:kwəns/

      • Noun
      • Part of a movie showing one part of the story
      • A particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange things in an order they should happen
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    • soft

      US /sɔft, sɑft/

      UK /sɒft/

      • Adjective
      • Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
      • Easy to press, bend or cut; not hard or firm
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    • string

      US /strɪŋ/

      UK /strɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To tie or connect things together with a thread
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A line of connected objects
      • Thick thread; thin rope
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    • swallow up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To completely consume or engulf something.
      • To use a large amount of something, especially money or time.
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    • symphony

      US /ˈsɪmfəni/

      UK /ˈsɪmfəni/

      • Noun
      • Harmony of color or sound
      • Long piece of classical music for an orchestra
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    • temper

      US /ˈtɛmpɚ/

      UK /ˈtempə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An angry mood or fit; temperament
      • Lack of calmness
      • Transitive Verb
      • To dilute something or make it less severe
      • To heat metal to make it hard or flexible
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    • temperament

      US /ˈtɛmprəmənt, ˈtɛmpərə-/

      UK /ˈtemprəmənt/

      • Noun
      • Person's nature or typical moods
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • the following

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
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    • to God

      US /tə ɡɑd/

      UK /tə ɡɒd/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
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    • tune

      US /tun, tjun/

      UK /tju:n/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
      • To adjust to be at the right musical pitch
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of musical notes that make a pleasant sound
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • violin

      US /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/

      UK /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/

      • Noun
      • Wooden instrument with strings, played with a bow
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    • with bells on

      US /wɪθ ˈbɛlz ɑn/

      UK /wɪθ ˈbels ɒn/

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      • With enthusiasm and eagerness to attend or participate.
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

    Vocabulary
    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

    Explanation
    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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    BBC Howard Goodalls Story of Music. Part 2 of 6: The Age of Invention

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    Dive into the amazing "Age of Invention" with Howard Goodall's Story of Music! You'll explore the Baroque era, uncovering how composers like Bach and Vivaldi revolutionized music with new harmonic ideas and the development of equal temperament. This is a fantastic chance to boost your vocabulary with advanced terms and gain a deeper understanding of classical music history!

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