vocab 9.5 Flashcards

(12 cards)

1
Q

phon

A

sound

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2
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symphony

A

A long piece of music for an orchestra, typically with several movements.

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3
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phonetic

A

Related to the sounds of speech or the way words are pronounced.

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4
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phonograph

A

An old-fashioned device for playing music by using a needle to read
grooves on a rotating disk.

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5
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euphony

A

Pleasing and harmonious sounds, such as in music or speech.

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6
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cacophony

A

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds that is unpleasant to listen to.

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7
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pseudo

A

false

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8
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pseudonym

A

A false name used by an author instead of their real name.

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9
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pseudoclassic

A

Something that is falsely considered to be a classic or of high
quality.

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10
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pseudomorphic

A

Having a false or deceptive form or appearance.

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11
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pseudoscience

A

A belief or practice that is presented as scientific but lacks scientific
evidence or credibility.

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12
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pseudoevent

A

An event that is not inherently meaningful but is created or staged to
attract attention or manipulate public opinion.

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