Sonorous Intonations Flashcards
1
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Anomaly
A
- deviation the normal order, form or rule
- abnormality
2
Q
Acute
A
- deeply perceptive
- severe, intense
3
Q
Crescendo
A
Increase to climax
4
Q
Din
A
Loud, continuing noise
5
Q
Dulcet
A
Melodious
6
Q
Knell
A
- sound of a funeral bell
- omen of death or failure
7
Q
Obstreperous
A
Noisy
8
Q
Overture
A
Introduction, approach
9
Q
Phonic
A
Pertaining to speech sounds
10
Q
Placid
A
Calm, mild
11
Q
Sibilance
A
Hissing sounds
12
Q
Sonorous
A
Resonant
13
Q
Syncopation
A
Temporary irregularity in musical rhythm
14
Q
Resonant
A
Clear, deep, and continuing to sound
15
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Requiem
A
A mass for the repose/remembrance for the souls of the dead
