| A | B |
| acoustic | adj. Relation to sound or hearing. |
| acoustics | n. The properties of an enclosed space that affect sound quality. |
| assemblage | n. 1. A collection or gathering of people or things. 2. A fitting together of parts. |
| august | adj. Inspiring great respect or admiration; noble. |
| auspices | n. Protection, support, or guidance; patronage. |
| cavil | v. To criticize unimportant things, to quibble. n. A minor criticism. |
| curator | n. A person in charge of an exhibition; an overseer of a museum or library collection. |
| extant | adj. Still existing; not lost or destroyed. |
| gamut | n. The entire range of something. |
| ineffable | adj. Incapable of being expressed in words. |
| mellifluous | adj. Sweetly flowing; pleasing to the ear. |
| mien | n. A persons's manner, appearance, or expression; bearing. |
| nonpareil | n. A person or thing without equal. adj. Having no equal; superb. |
| patina | n. 1. A green film that forms on copper exposed to the elements. 2. A beautiful surface finish, the result of age and proper care. |
| rapt | adj. 1. Fully absorbed; engrossed. 2. Filled with deep pleasure; enraptured. |
| resuscitate | v. To revive from unconsciousness or apparent death; to revive or restore to health or vigor. |