| A | B |
|---|
| sprightly | lively |
| strides | walks with long steps |
| rhythm | movement or beats that repeat in a regular pattern |
| broadly | widely |
| fundraiser | a way to make money for charity |
| open mike | a microphone that anyone can use to show their talent |
| stammers | speaks with pauses and repeated words |
| clutching | holding tightly |
| blaring | making a loud, harsh noise |
| glaring | very bright |
| squalls | cries |
| classical | relating to a musical style from 18th century Europe |
| sultry | very hot and humid |
| jazz | a type of music with a strong rhythm |
| hubbub | noise, turmoil |
| murmur | a low, constant sound |
| amplifiers | electronic equipment that makes sound stronger or louder |
| clasping | holding |
| beam | a ray of light |
| pulsating | beating |
| brownout | when the electricity goes out |
| grasps | takes hold of |
| debut | a first performance in public |
| forearm | lower part of the arm |
