Vocabulary Flashcard 1- How Music Came to the World

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Besieged

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Surrounded for the purpose of capturing, often used in a military context.

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Cacophony

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Harsh or jarring sounds; loud noise, often used to describe unpleasant sounds in music.

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Temperate

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Not too hot, not too cold; describes moderate weather conditions.

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Capture the Flag

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A game where teams try to capture the opponent's flag while protecting their own.

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Sound

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Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

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Music

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An art form consisting of sound and silence, often organized in time.

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Instrument

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A device created or adapted to make musical sounds.

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Melody

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A sequence of notes that is musically satisfying; a tune.

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Harmony

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The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords.

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Rhythm

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A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.