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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| homophone | a word that is pronounced the same as another word but different in meaning or spelling. |
| microphone | a device into which people speak or sing in order to record their voices or to make them sound louder |
| phonics | a method of teaching people to read and pronounce words by learning the sounds of letters, letter groups, and syllables |
| saxophone | a musical instrument that curved metal tube and is played by blowing into the mouthpiece pressing keys with your fingers |
| symphony | a long piece of music that is usually in four large, separate sections and is performed by an orchestra or band |
| reporter | a person who writes news stories for a newspaper, magazine, etc. or who tells people the news on radio on television |
| predecessor | a person who had a job or position before someone else; something that comes before something else |
| physician | a medical doctor, especially a doctor who is not a surgeon |
| pianist | a person who plays the piano |
| colonist | a person who lives in a colony; a person who helps to create a colony |
| Array | large or impressive group or display; beautiful or splendid clothing |
| promotion | a move upward in position or grade |
| reluctant | unwilling |
| confront | to meet or force boldly |