| Term | Definition |
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Sententious |
Self-righteous (preaching) |
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Suppliant |
A request with humility |
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Venal |
Associated with bribery |
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Anthology |
A collection of literary pieces |
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Burlesque |
A provocative or humorous stage production |
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Cabal |
A group ready to revolt |
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Caesura |
A break or pause |
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Catharsis |
The purging of emotions or tensions |
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Aria |
A melody for one voice |
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Baroque |
A style of art |
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Cadence |
The rhythmic flow |
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Dulcet |
Pleasant or soothing |
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Euphemism |
A pleasant name for something unpleasant |
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Fugue |
When instruments build upon eachother |
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Overature |
An introduction to a musical production |
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Tacit |
Implied, known |