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1. jazz

Pronunciation: British [d?z], American [d?z]

Interpretation:

(1) n. Jazz

(2) v. Play jazz; make lively

Example: His music of that period fused the rhythms of Jazz with classical forms.

The music of his period blended jazz rhythms with classical music forms.

2. rock

Pronunciation: British [r?k], American [rɑ?k]

Interpretation:

(1 ) n.?Rock; rock music; dilemma

(2) vt.?Shock; shake; be moved

(3) vi.?Shake back and forth; dance swing dance

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Example: The hills above the valley are bare rock.

The hills above the valley are bare rocks.

3. symphony

Pronunciation: British [?s?mf?ni], American [?s?mf?ni]

Definition: n. symphony ; Symphony

Example: The Lithuanian Philharmonic Orchestra played Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.

The Lithuanian Philharmonic Orchestra played Beethoven's "Ninth Symphony".

4. concerto

Pronunciation: British [k?n?tt?], American [k?n?trto?]

Interpretation: n. Concerto

Example: Mary, at the end of a long concert, was glad to purchase praise and gratitude by Scotch and Irish airs.

Mary finished playing a long concert After the concerto, several Scotch and Irish ditties were played cheerfully, in order to win the praise and gratitude of others.

5. opera

Pronunciation: British [?pr?], American [?ɑ?pr?]

n. Opera; opera script; opera art ; Opera troupe; Opera house

Example: He was also learned in classical music with a great love of?opera.

He was also a classical music expert who loved opera.