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basso

/ˈbæs.oʊ/ /ˈbɑːs.oʊ/

Meanings
noun
A bass singer, especially in opera.

Examples :

"The opera needed a powerful basso to sing the villain's deep, resonating lines. "
music entertainment person

Related Words

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singer noun

/ˈsɪŋə/ /ˈsɪŋɚ/ /ˈsɪnd͡ʒə(ɹ)/

A person who sings, often professionally.

"The school choir's new singer is a talented student. "

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composer noun

/kəmˈpoʊzər/ /kɒmˈpoʊzər/

One who composes; an author.

"The composer of the school's new anthem is a talented student. "

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instrumental noun

/ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/

(grammar) The instrumental case.

"The instrumental case, used in some languages, marks the tool or instrument used in an action. "

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powerful adjective

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

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resonating verb

/ˈrɛzəˌneɪtɪŋ/ /ˈrɛznˌeɪtɪŋ/

To vibrate or sound, especially in response to another vibration.

"The books on top of the piano resonate when he plays certain notes."

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instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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community noun

/k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

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orchestra noun

/ˈɔːkəstɹə/ /ˈɔɹkəstɹə/

A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group.

"The orchestra played a beautiful piece of music at the school concert. "

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villain noun

/ˈvɪlən/

A vile, wicked person.

"The school bully was a real villain, always stealing lunch money and pushing other kids around. "

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challenging verb

/ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/

To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.

"We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."

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written verb

/ˈɹɪtn̩/

To form letters, words or symbols on a surface in order to communicate.

"The pupil wrote his name on the paper."