| A | B |
|---|
| rhythm | beat |
| panic | overpowering fear |
| melodies | songs, tunes |
| surfaces | comes to the top, gives me an idea |
| draw | get |
| heartfelt vocal harmonies | songs that are sung by two or more singers at once with lots of feeling |
| current hits | favorite songs of the time |
| popular | well-liked |
| a passionate melody | an emotional song or tune |
| folk music | traditional songs |
| guitar chords | combinations of 3 or more musical tones played together using strings of a guitar |
| serenade | sing to |
| guitar picking | making sounds by picking guitar strings |
| jingles | short or brief songs used to sell things |
| recording experience | time singing for a professional recording |
| adapted | changed |
| encouraged me | made me want |
| performances | shows |
| a particular | an individual |
| commecial bend | money-making way |
| an awakening | a new idea for me |
| unique | unlike anything else, special |
| allegiance | loyal support, respect |
| protest movement | attempt to change things |
| gelled | came together |
| toxic pesticides | poison chemicals used to kill insects and spiders |
| innocent voice | simple point of view |
| flashed | went quickly |
| worthwhile | useful |
| triggered | made me think of |
| mijito | my little son (Spanish) |
| abuelita | grandmother (Spanish) |
| concert | muscial performance |
| reception | formal gathering |
| Hispanic leaders | important people whose families come from Spanish-speaking countries |
| highlight | happy moment |
