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pochette

/poʊˈʃɛt/ /pɒˈʃɛt/

Meanings
noun
A very small long-necked violin that came in a variety of shapes and configurations, meant to be carried in a pocket and intended for instructors (dancing masters) to carry to accompany their students.

Examples :

"The dancing master tucked his pochette into his coat pocket before heading to the lesson, ready to provide music for his students' waltzes. "
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Related Words

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration waltzes

waltzes noun

/ˈwɔːltsɪz/ /ˈwɔːlsɪz/

A ballroom dance in 3/4 time.

"The music teacher taught the class about different types of dances, including the graceful waltzes. "

Illustration variety

variety noun

/vəˈɹaɪ.ɪ.ti/

The quality of being varied; diversity.

"Variety is the spice of life."

Illustration accompany

accompany verb

/ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni/

To go with or attend as a companion or associate; to keep company with; to go along with.

"Geoffrey accompanied the group on their pilgrimage."

Illustration masters

masters noun

/ˈmɑːs.təz/ /ˈmæs.tɚz/

Someone who has control over something or someone.

"The dog masters controlled their pack with firm, but loving guidance. "

Illustration intended

intended verb

/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/

(usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

"He intends to go to university."

Illustration configurations

configurations noun

/kənˌfɪɡjəˈreɪʃənz/ /kənˌfɪɡjəˈreɪʃnz/

Form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing's shape; figure; form factor.

"The desk came with several different configurations; you could arrange the shelves on the left or right side. "

Illustration dancing

dancing verb

/ˈdæn.sɪŋ/

To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.

"I danced with her all night long."

Illustration carried

carried verb

/ˈkærid/ /ˈkerid/

To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.

"The student carried her heavy backpack to class. "

Illustration provide

provide verb

/pɹəˈvaɪd/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

Illustration heading

heading verb

[ˈhɛɾ.ɪŋ]

To be in command of. (See also head up.)

"Who heads the board of trustees?"

Illustration instructors

instructors noun

/ɪnˈstrʌktərz/

One who instructs; a teacher.

"The college instructors provided helpful feedback on our essays. "