List 3.7 Vocabulary

PHONO-

Greek root applied to words related to the science or technology of analyzing, recording, or transmitting sound.

SONO-

Latin root related to sound in its broadest sense, including variations of heard sound.

DISCORD

Unpleasant sound or conflict in music or human interactions.

CONCORD

Smooth, pleasant, and predictable norms of interaction among members of a group.

DISSONANCE

Sound designed to be startling and unpredictable, or conflicting human interactions.

DIN

Loud, prolonged, reverberating noise, typically conveying disapproval.

CLAMOR

Loud sound of many voices or instruments demanding attention.

CACOPHONY

Unpleasantly chaotic or alarming combined sounds.

EUPHONY

Pleasantly harmonious and well coordinated sound.

STRIDENT

Harshly high-pitched or demanding sound or voice.

SONOROUS

Loud, deep, and resonant sound.

CADENCE

Distinctive rhythmic pattern in music or speech.

LILTING

Sound or motion moving in a buoyant, uplifting rhythm.

SIBILANT

Sound characteristic of a hissing quality.

HALTING

Rhythm or motion characterized by abrupt stops and starts.

LYRICISM

Melodic and emotionally expressive quality in poetry or music.

ELEGIAC

Conveying tone of mourning and remembrance.

ECLECTIC

Including or open to many distinct types or styles.

REPERTOIRE

Collection of works that a performer is ready to present.

OBFUSCATE

To conceal or confuse through misleading language.

EFFACE

To erase or obscure something.

EXPUNGE

To intentionally eliminate or remove from official records.

LIQUIDATE

To convert assets into cash or to destroy completely.

ESCHEW

To abstain from or avoid something.

PREROGATIVE

A special privilege associated with a particular social group.

DEIGN

To condescend to do something one considers beneath them.

MAXIM

A concise and memorable general principle or rule of conduct.