Musical Terms And Concepts

adjective describing someone who is very nervous, tense, or easily upset

• The high strung nature of the performer was evident in their meticulous preparation before going on stage.
• She's always been a bit high strung, but it just means she cares a lot about things.
• Chill out, don't be so high strung about it.
• The tension in the room was so high strung, you could practically feel it in the air.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a rhapsody; extravagantly enthusiastic

adverb in a rhapsodic manner

• The pianist delivered a rhapsodic performance that left the audience in awe.
• I had a rhapsodic experience at the concert last night, the music was amazing.
• The new album is so rhapsodic, I can't stop listening to it.
• Her storytelling was so rhapsodic, it transported me to another world.

adjective describing someone or something as round or plump in shape

• The rotund man stood out in the crowd with his large stature.
• I saw a rotund cat lounging in the sun on my way to work.
• That rotund dude at the party was the life of the event!
• Her laughter filled the room, round and rotund like a jolly old man.

adjective describing a sound that is husky or rough, especially when speaking or singing

• The opera singer had a beautiful, throaty voice that captivated the audience.
• I love the throaty sound of a classic muscle car revving its engine.
• That motorcycle has a really throaty exhaust note, it sounds awesome!
• The politician's throaty promises were met with skepticism by the voters.

noun a rhetorical device in which a speaker or writer uses exaggerated language to create a dramatic effect

• The professor's lecture on aeolism in ancient Greek literature was fascinating.
• I didn't understand a word of the aeolism the poet was using in that poem.
• I can't believe how much aeolism is in this book, it's so hard to follow.
• The politician's speech was full of aeolism, trying to obscure the true meaning of his policies.