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coup d'etat
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the sudden overthrow of a government by a usually small group of persons in or previously in positions of authority
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détente
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a relaxing or easing, as of tension between rivals
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laissez-faire
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opposes governmental regulation of or interference in commerce beyond the minimum necessary for a free-enterprise system to operate
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rapproachement
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a reestablishing of cordial relations, as between two countries
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regime
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a form of government
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avante-garde
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a group active in the invention and application of new techniques in a given field, especially in the arts
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baton
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a slender rod with which a leader directs a band or orchestra
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denouement
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the outcome of a sequence of events; the end result
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encore
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a demand by an audience for an additional performance
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genre
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category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
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palette
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A board which an artist can hold while painting and on which colors are mixed
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repertoire
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the stock of songs, plays, operas, readings, or other pieces that a player or company is prepared to perform
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vignette
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a decorative design placed at the beginning or end of a book or chapter of a book or along the border of a page
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a la carte
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with a separate price for each item on the menu
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aperitif
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an alcoholic drink taken as an appetizer before a meal
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entrée
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the main dish of a meal
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filet
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a lace with a square mesh and geometric designs
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hors d'oeuvres
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an appetizer served before a meal
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bouffant
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being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing
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chemise
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A loosely fitting dress that hangs straight; a shift
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coiffure
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the arrangement of the hair
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flamboyant
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marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
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coup de grace
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a deathblow delivered to end the misery of a mortally wounded victim
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facade
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a false, superficial, or artificial appearance or effect
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foyer
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a large entrance or reception room or area
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milieu
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an environment or a setting
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silhouette
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an outline that appears dark against a light background
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sobriquet
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an affectionate or humorous nickname
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tour de force
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a feat of strength, skill, or ingenuity
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vis-a-vis
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face to face with; opposite to
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basso
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A bass singer, especially an operatic bass.
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baritone
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A male singer or voice with a range higher than a bass and lower than a tenor OR A valved brass instrument similar to but larger than the euphonium.
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tenor
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The highest natural adult male voice
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alto
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A low female singing voice; a contralto.
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contralto
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The lowest female voice or voice part, intermediate in range between soprano and tenor.
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soprano
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The highest singing voice of a woman or young boy.
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adagio
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A slow passage, movement, or work, especially one using adagio as the direction.
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grave
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In a slow and solemn manner.
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allegro
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In a quick, lively tempo, usually considered to be faster than allegretto but slower than presto.
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presto
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In a very fast tempo, usually considered to be faster than allegro but slower than prestissimo.
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crescendo
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A gradual increase, especially in the volume or intensity of sound in a passage.
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dolce
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In a gentle and sweet manner.
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forte
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In a loud, forceful manner.
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fortissimo
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In a very loud manner.
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a cappella
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Without instrumental accompaniment.
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staccato
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Cut short crisply; detached
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vibrato
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A tremulous or pulsating effect produced in an instrumental or vocal tone by minute and rapid variations in pitch.
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aria
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A solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, as in an opera.
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concerto
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A composition for an orchestra and one or more solo instruments, typically in three movements.
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duet
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A composition for two voices or two instruments.
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intermezzo
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A short movement separating the major sections of a lengthy composition or work.
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opera
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A creative work, especially a musical composition numbered to designate the order of a composer's works.
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solo
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A composition or passage for an individual voice or instrument, with or without accompaniment.
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cameo
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A gem or shell carved in relief, especially one in which the raised design and the background consist of layers of contrasting colors. OR A brief appearance of a prominent actor, as in a single scene of a motion picture
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chiaroscuro
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The technique of using light and shade in pictorial representation.
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cupola
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A cylindrical shaft type of blast furnace used for remelting metals, usually iron, before casting OR A vaulted roof or ceiling.
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fresco
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The art of painting on fresh, moist plaster with pigments dissolved in water.
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intaglio
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A figure or design carved into or beneath the surface of hard metal or stone.
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cameo
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A gem or shell carved in relief, especially one in which the raised design and the background consist of layers of contrasting colors. OR A brief appearance of a prominent actor, as in a single scene of a motion picture
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