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| above |
in an earlier place in a book or other piece of writing. [1/9 definitions] |
| accompaniment |
a part of a piece of music that supports or provides background for another, more important part. [1/2 definitions] |
| adagio |
in music, a passage, movement, or piece that is played adagio. [1/4 definitions] |
| add-on |
in computing, a supplementary program or piece of code written to alter, enhance, or extend the behavior of a main program. [1/2 definitions] |
| adhesive bandage |
a small piece of cloth or plastic with a sticky material on one side. You use an adhesive bandage to cover a wound and keep it clean. |
| adhesive tape |
a long, thin piece of cloth or plastic with a sticky material on one side. You use adhesive tape to attach things to each other. |
| allegretto |
an allegretto passage, movement, or piece. [1/2 definitions] |
| allegro |
an allegro passage, movement, or piece. [1/2 definitions] |
| andante |
an andante passage, movement, or piece. [1/2 definitions] |
| andantino |
an andantino passage, movement, or piece. [1/2 definitions] |
| angle iron |
a piece of rolled iron or steel in the form of a right angle along its lengthwise dimension, used in construction for joining parts or as support. |
| antique |
an object, such as a piece of furniture, made many years in the past. [1/2 definitions] |
| appliance |
a piece of equipment that people use to help them do work at home. Ovens and refrigerators are some kinds of appliances. |
| appliqué |
a cut-out piece of material stitched or otherwise applied to another material as a decoration. [1/4 definitions] |
| apron |
a piece of clothing that covers the front of the body. An apron is worn to keep clothes clean. |
| arabesque |
a brief piece of highly ornamented music, usu. written for piano. [1/4 definitions] |
| aria |
a solo piece for voice with instrumental accompaniment, usu. sung in an opera. [1/2 definitions] |
| arioso |
an arioso passage, movement, or piece. [1/3 definitions] |
| arr.2 |
abbreviation of "arrangement," the act of putting things in order, esp. the adaptation of a piece of music for a particular style of performance. |
| arrange |
to adapt (a piece of music) for a particular style of performance or for particular players. [1/4 definitions] |
| arrangement |
a piece of music that has been changed to fit a particular type of performance. [1/5 definitions] |
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