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On Rhythm:Cora's talk

This vocabulary items are found in the presentation given by Cora on Rhythm and Acoustics

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chamberA natural or artificial enclosed space
whollyTo a complete degree or to the full or entire extent
shimmeringShine with a weak or fitful light
stainless steelSteel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion
stageA large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience
shineBe bright by reflecting or casting light
flashesGleam or glow intermittently
nearbyNot far away in relative terms
stretchThe act of physically reaching or thrusting out
bendForm a curve
swoopingMoving down on as if in an attack
passerbyA person who passes by casually or by chance
circumscribeRestrict or confine
towardIn the direction of, near
upholsteredProvide furniture with padding, springs, webbing, and covers
fabricmaterial
firAny of various evergreen trees of the genus Abies
cedarAny of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
staggeredTo arrange in a systematic order
vineyardA farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
layoutA plan or design of something that is laid out
surroundsBe around
slightlyTo a small degree or extent
billowingCharacterized by great swelling waves or surges
hangBe suspended or hanging
ceilingThe overhead upper surface of a room
achieveTo gain with effort
foyerA large entrance or reception room or area
skylightA window in a roof to admit daylight
stunningCommanding attention
dwellOriginate (in)
craftmanshipSkill in an occupation or trade
fanA device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
trussesA framework of beams forming a rigid triangular structure
hollowA cavity or space in something
bondedStick to firmly
skinAn outer surface (usually thin)
sandA loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
canopyA covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather
diffusersBaffle that distributes sound waves evenly
reverberationThe persistence of a sound after its source has stopped
woodenMade or consisting of wood
tiltedTo incline or bend from a vertical position
highlightMove into the foreground to make more visible
shallowLacking physical depth
evenlyIn equal amounts or shares
angledForming or set at an angle
aestheticcharacterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
enhancementAn improvement that makes something more agreeable
veneerAn ornamental coating to a building
plushA fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet
mohairFabric made with yarn made from the silky hair of the Angora goat
loggiaA roofed arcade or gallery with open sides stretching along the front or side of a building
enlivenMake lively
encourageThe act of giving an upward push
harborA sheltered port
tapestryA heavy textile with a woven design
aidHelp or assistance;
patchesTo join or unite the pieces of


Universidad Simón Bolívar

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