Musical Instruments And Techniques

5 words in this vocabulary list

adjective able to express oneself easily and articulately

adverb fluently

  • She is fluent in three different languages, making her a valuable asset to the international team.
  • I wish I could be as fluent in Spanish as my sister is.
  • Dude, have you heard him rap? He's so fluent with his words!
  • His movements on the dance floor were so fluent, it was like watching poetry in motion.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb to become familiar or skilled at something

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a determiner that specifies a noun

  • After a few practice sessions, she was able to get the hang of playing the piano.
  • It took me a while, but I finally got the hang of using this new software.
  • I struggled at first, but now I've totally got the hang of skateboarding.
  • It may seem challenging at first, but with time you'll get the hang of public speaking.

noun a rapid back-and-forth movement

verb to move quickly up and down or back and forth

  • The earthquake caused the ground to shake violently.
  • I love to shake my hips when I dance.
  • Let's shake things up and try something new.
  • His words shook me to my core.

noun a continuous rhythmic humming sound

verb to make a continuous rhythmic humming sound

  • The thrum of the machinery could be heard throughout the factory.
  • I could feel the thrum of excitement in the air as the concert started.
  • The bass in that song has such a sick thrum to it.
  • There was a constant thrum of activity in the bustling city.