vocab 9.5 Flashcards
(12 cards)
phon
sound
symphony
A long piece of music for an orchestra, typically with several movements.
phonetic
Related to the sounds of speech or the way words are pronounced.
phonograph
An old-fashioned device for playing music by using a needle to read
grooves on a rotating disk.
euphony
Pleasing and harmonious sounds, such as in music or speech.
cacophony
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds that is unpleasant to listen to.
pseudo
false
pseudonym
A false name used by an author instead of their real name.
pseudoclassic
Something that is falsely considered to be a classic or of high
quality.
pseudomorphic
Having a false or deceptive form or appearance.
pseudoscience
A belief or practice that is presented as scientific but lacks scientific
evidence or credibility.
pseudoevent
An event that is not inherently meaningful but is created or staged to
attract attention or manipulate public opinion.