English For Music Students

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1

  • There is a great deal of confusion about how the system works.


Curve /k@:v/ (v, n)
bend; turn; a line that is not straight



  • The road curves to the left.


Even /"i:v(@)n/ (adj)
exactly divisible by two, without leaving a
remainder



  • Twelve is an even number.


Fully /"fUli/ (adv)
completely; entirely; totally



  • The house is fully furnished.


Fusion /"fju:Z(@)n/ (n)
synthesis; combination; blend



  • The show is a fusion of musical styles.


Glance /glA:ns/ (n)
quick look; glimpse



  • I took a glance at the newspaper this morning.


Hold /h@Uld/ (v)
keep; maintain; have in one's hand



  • You have to hold the button down for several seconds.

  • He was holding a large package in his arms.


Phrase /freIz/ (v)
express in a certain manner; formulate in words



  • The singer phrased the music beautifully.

  • The question was badly phrased.


Rather /"rA:D@/ (adv)
instead; on the contrary



  • She seemed sad rather than angry.

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