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repiques

/rəˈpiːks/ /rɪˈpiːks/

Meanings
noun
A two-headed Brazilian drum used in samba ensembles.

Examples :

"During the samba performance, the percussionist expertly switched between the surdo and the repiques, creating a complex and exciting rhythm. "
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declaration noun

/ˌdɛkləˈɹeɪʃən/

A written or oral indication of a fact, opinion, or belief.

"The student's declaration that she was ready for the exam was a relief to her parents. "

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creating verb

/kɹiːˈeɪtɪŋ/

To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:)

"You can create the color orange by mixing yellow and red."

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

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anything noun

/ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/

Someone or something of importance.

"My daughter's success in school is anything I'm proud of. "

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percussionist noun

/pərˈkʌʃənɪst/ /pɜːrˈkʌʃənɪst/

A trained musician who plays percussion instruments, as opposed to a drummer who lacks formal training.

"The symphony hired a percussionist who could play a variety of instruments, from the timpani to the xylophone. "

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sequence noun

/ˈsiːkwəns/

A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series

"The sequence of events in the school play was: introduction, conflict, climax, and resolution. "

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opponent noun

/ɒpəʊnənt/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

Illustration switched

switched verb

/swɪtʃt/

To exchange.

"I want to switch this red dress for a green one."

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ensembles noun

/ɒnˈsɒmbəlz/ /ɑːnˈsɑːmbəlz/

A group of separate things that contribute to a coordinated whole.

"The band's instrumental ensembles created a beautiful, layered sound. "

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exciting verb

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

To stir the emotions of.

"The fireworks which opened the festivities excited anyone present."

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expertly adverb

/ˈɛkspərtli/ /ɪkˈspɝːtli/

In an expert manner; with great skill.

"The chef expertly flipped the omelet without breaking it. "

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performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"