| A | B |
| tread | sound of a footstep |
| moss | green or brown plant that grows in clumps on other plants |
| sternly | with a strict manner; in a stubborn way |
| compose | to settle down; to become calm |
| exaggerate | to enlarge beyond the truth; to stretch the truth |
| quiver | portable case for carrying arrows |
| audition | a tryout to test ability |
| sonata | a musical composition, usually in several sections |
| accompanist | a person who plays music to support the main part |
| accompaniment | music played to aid and support the main musical feature |
| grimaced | expressed pain or annoyance |
| simultaneously | at the same time |