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Vocab Lesson 8
Acadmic Vocab Words
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English
9th Grade
03/23/2011

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brio
Definition
animation;zest; unrestrained
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choreography
Definition
the arrangement or written notation of a dance movements; dance movements, esp. ballet
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crescendo
Definition
a gradual increase in loudness, esp. of music; any gradual increase in force or intensity
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dissonance
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a discordant, inhumonious sound; lack of harmony or agreement
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intermezzo
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a brief, light dramatic, musical, or ballet entertainment between the acts of a play; any short movement connecting the main parts of a musical composition; a pleasent break or interruption
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leitmotif
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a short recurring musical phrase or theme, typically linked with a particular character, event, or emotion; a dominant theme or underlying pattern
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libretto
Definition
the words or text of an opera, oratorio, or long choral work; a book containing those words
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