Musical Composition Terms

5 words in this vocabulary list

break away cliché combining interweave ravel

break away

noun a sudden or violent separation

verb to separate or detach from something

  • The company decided to break away from its current business model in order to adapt to the changing market.
  • I think it's time for us to break away from our usual routine and try something new.
  • Let's break away from the crowd and do our own thing.
  • Sometimes you need to break away from toxic relationships in order to find true happiness.

cliché

noun a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought

adjective characterized by being overused and lacking originality

  • The use of cliché phrases can detract from the originality of a piece of writing.
  • I'm so tired of hearing the same cliché lines in every romantic comedy.
  • That movie was so cliché, I could predict the ending within the first ten minutes.
  • Her behavior was like a cliché, repeating the same mistakes over and over again.

combining

verb to bring or join together in order to create something new

adjective used to describe something that is created by bringing different elements together

  • By combining the two chemicals, the scientists were able to create a new compound.
  • I'm thinking of combining the blue shirt with the black pants for a stylish outfit.
  • Let's combine our efforts to throw the best party ever!
  • She has a way of combining humor and intelligence in her speeches.

interweave

noun the act or process of weaving or twisting together

verb to weave or twist together

  • The author expertly interweaved various themes throughout the novel.
  • I like how the director interweaves humor into the movie.
  • She's really good at interweaving different dance styles in her routines.
  • The intricate plot lines interweave to create a captivating story.

ravel

noun a tangle or complication

verb to disentangle or untangle

  • The intricate design of the fabric began to ravel at the edges.
  • I always struggle to ravel my headphones after using them.
  • She raveled up all the gossip and spread it around the school.
  • The mystery continued to ravel as more clues were uncovered.