| A | B |
|---|
| acoustic | having to do with sound or hearing |
| acoustics | the properties of an enclosed space that affect sound quality |
| assemblage | a collection or gathering of people or things |
| assemblage | a fitting together of parts |
| august | noble; inspiring awe or respect |
| auspices | protection, support or guidance; patronage |
| cavil | (verb) to quibble, to criticize trivialor picayune things |
| cavil | (noun) a minor criticism |
| curator | a person in charge of an exhibit or collection |
| extant | still existing; the opposite of defunct |
| gamut | the entire range of something |
| ineffable | incapable of being expressed in words |
| mellifluous | sweet and pleasant sounding |
| mien | a person's demeanor/manner, appearance or expression |
| nonpareil | (noun) a person or thing without equal |
| nonpareil | (adj) superb, having no equal |
| patina | a beautiful surface finish or the greenish film that forms on copper |
| rapt | deeply absorbed, engrossed, or enraptured |
| resuscitate | to revive from death or unconsciousness |
