Vocabulary Flashcards

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What does 'Heritage' mean?

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Heritage means the things that are passed down from our ancestors, like traditions, stories, and objects, that are part of who we are.

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Give an example of 'Heritage'.

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My family’s heritage includes the recipes we cook every holiday.

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What does it mean to be 'Impressed'?

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When you are impressed, it means something makes you feel amazed or really happy.

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Give an example of being 'Impressed'.

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I was so impressed when I saw my friend play the piano so well.

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What are 'Traditions'?

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Traditions are things we do every year, holiday, or special occasion because they are important to our family or culture.

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Give an example of a 'Tradition'.

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We have a tradition in my family where we decorate the house together for Christmas.

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What is an 'Opera'?

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An opera is a special show where people sing, not talk, to tell a story, usually with a lot of music.

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Give an example of an 'Opera'.

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The opera was amazing because the singers’ voices were so strong and beautiful.

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What is 'Accompaniment'?

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An accompaniment is music that goes along with the main part of a song or performance, like a piano playing with someone singing.

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Give an example of 'Accompaniment'.

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The singer sang a song with the piano as her accompaniment.