Music Review Terminology

adjective excessively sweet or sentimental in a way that is unpleasant

adverb in a way that is excessively sweet or sentimental

• The cloying sweetness of the dessert was overwhelming.
• I couldn't finish the drink because it was too cloying.
• That perfume is so cloying, it gives me a headache.
• The politician's cloying promises failed to convince the voters.

• The board will conduct a thorough review of the company's financial statements.
• I need to write a review for that new restaurant I tried last week.
• I heard the new movie got a terrible review from critics.
• Before making a decision, it's important to review all the facts and figures.

adjective sour or bitter in taste; harsh or severe in manner or tone

• The acerb criticism from the professor left the students feeling dejected.
• Her acerb wit always keeps us on our toes during meetings.
• I can't stand his acerb attitude, he's always so negative.
• The acerb taste of the lemonade made her wince.

noun spine - the series of bones in the back that protect the spinal cord

verb runs - moves quickly in a particular direction

pronoun someone's - belonging to an unspecified person

preposition up/down - indicating direction

• As the ghostly figure emerged from the darkness, a chill ran down her spine.
• When she heard the eerie sound, a shiver ran up his spine.
• The scary movie gave her the creeps, and a chill ran down his spine.
• The thought of failing the exam sent a chill down her spine.