adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not only because it will be interesting, but because such an insight will help to a clear understanding of methods I shall ask you to glance into a popular song publisher's professional department.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading As the walls of these rooms are never very thick, and often are mere partitions running only two-thirds of the way to the ceiling, the discord of conflicting songs is sometimes appalling.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the walls of these rooms are never very thick, and often are mere partitions running only two-thirds of the way to the ceiling, the discord of conflicting songs is sometimes appalling.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Not only because it will be interesting, but because such an insight will help to a clear understanding of methods I shall ask you to glance into a popular song publisher's professional department.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Not only because it will be interesting, but because such an insight will help to a clear understanding of methods I shall ask you to glance into a popular song publisher's professional department.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only because it will be interesting, but because such an insight will help to a clear understanding of methods I shall ask you to glance into a popular song publisher's professional department.
cabaretnounUS /ˌkæbərˈeɪ/
a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink
From this reading I. A POPULAR SONG IN THE MAKING A very large room--an entire floor, usually--is divided into a reception room, where vaudeville and cabaret performers are waiting their turns to rehearse, and half-a-dozen little rooms, each containing a piano.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading As the walls of these rooms are never very thick, and often are mere partitions running only two-thirds of the way to the ceiling, the discord of conflicting songs is sometimes appalling.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Not only because it will be interesting, but because such an insight will help to a clear understanding of methods I shall ask you to glance into a popular song publisher's professional department.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading As the walls of these rooms are never very thick, and often are mere partitions running only two-thirds of the way to the ceiling, the discord of conflicting songs is sometimes appalling.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading I. A POPULAR SONG IN THE MAKING A very large room--an entire floor, usually--is divided into a reception room, where vaudeville and cabaret performers are waiting their turns to rehearse, and half-a-dozen little rooms, each containing a piano.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Not only because it will be interesting, but because such an insight will help to a clear understanding of methods I shall ask you to glance into a popular song publisher's professional department.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
discordnounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrd/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading As the walls of these rooms are never very thick, and often are mere partitions running only two-thirds of the way to the ceiling, the discord of conflicting songs is sometimes appalling.
dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading I. A POPULAR SONG IN THE MAKING A very large room--an entire floor, usually--is divided into a reception room, where vaudeville and cabaret performers are waiting their turns to rehearse, and half-a-dozen little rooms, each containing a piano.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I. A POPULAR SONG IN THE MAKING A very large room--an entire floor, usually--is divided into a reception room, where vaudeville and cabaret performers are waiting their turns to rehearse, and half-a-dozen little rooms, each containing a piano.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading I. A POPULAR SONG IN THE MAKING A very large room--an entire floor, usually--is divided into a reception room, where vaudeville and cabaret performers are waiting their turns to rehearse, and half-a-dozen little rooms, each containing a piano.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading I. A POPULAR SONG IN THE MAKING A very large room--an entire floor, usually--is divided into a reception room, where vaudeville and cabaret performers are waiting their turns to rehearse, and half-a-dozen little rooms, each containing a piano.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Not only because it will be interesting, but because such an insight will help to a clear understanding of methods I shall ask you to glance into a popular song publisher's professional department.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
grindverbUS /ɡraɪnd/
press or grind with a crushing noise
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
half-a-dozen
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From this reading I. A POPULAR SONG IN THE MAKING A very large room--an entire floor, usually--is divided into a reception room, where vaudeville and cabaret performers are waiting their turns to rehearse, and half-a-dozen little rooms, each containing a piano.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Not only because it will be interesting, but because such an insight will help to a clear understanding of methods I shall ask you to glance into a popular song publisher's professional department.
how
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From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Not only because it will be interesting, but because such an insight will help to a clear understanding of methods I shall ask you to glance into a popular song publisher's professional department.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading Not only because it will be interesting, but because such an insight will help to a clear understanding of methods I shall ask you to glance into a popular song publisher's professional department.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Not only because it will be interesting, but because such an insight will help to a clear understanding of methods I shall ask you to glance into a popular song publisher's professional department.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
irrespectiveadverbUS /ˌɪrəˈspektɪv/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I. A POPULAR SONG IN THE MAKING A very large room--an entire floor, usually--is divided into a reception room, where vaudeville and cabaret performers are waiting their turns to rehearse, and half-a-dozen little rooms, each containing a piano.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not only because it will be interesting, but because such an insight will help to a clear understanding of methods I shall ask you to glance into a popular song publisher's professional department.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I. A POPULAR SONG IN THE MAKING A very large room--an entire floor, usually--is divided into a reception room, where vaudeville and cabaret performers are waiting their turns to rehearse, and half-a-dozen little rooms, each containing a piano.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I. A POPULAR SONG IN THE MAKING A very large room--an entire floor, usually--is divided into a reception room, where vaudeville and cabaret performers are waiting their turns to rehearse, and half-a-dozen little rooms, each containing a piano.
lyricsnounUS /ˈlɪrɪks/
plural of “lyric” — the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
madadjectiveUS /mæd/
roused to anger
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
MAKINGnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I. A POPULAR SONG IN THE MAKING A very large room--an entire floor, usually--is divided into a reception room, where vaudeville and cabaret performers are waiting their turns to rehearse, and half-a-dozen little rooms, each containing a piano.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading As the walls of these rooms are never very thick, and often are mere partitions running only two-thirds of the way to the ceiling, the discord of conflicting songs is sometimes appalling.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Not only because it will be interesting, but because such an insight will help to a clear understanding of methods I shall ask you to glance into a popular song publisher's professional department.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As the walls of these rooms are never very thick, and often are mere partitions running only two-thirds of the way to the ceiling, the discord of conflicting songs is sometimes appalling.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only because it will be interesting, but because such an insight will help to a clear understanding of methods I shall ask you to glance into a popular song publisher's professional department.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading As the walls of these rooms are never very thick, and often are mere partitions running only two-thirds of the way to the ceiling, the discord of conflicting songs is sometimes appalling.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Not only because it will be interesting, but because such an insight will help to a clear understanding of methods I shall ask you to glance into a popular song publisher's professional department.
organsnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənz/
edible viscera of a butchered animal
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
partitionsnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “partition” — a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
From this reading As the walls of these rooms are never very thick, and often are mere partitions running only two-thirds of the way to the ceiling, the discord of conflicting songs is sometimes appalling.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading I. A POPULAR SONG IN THE MAKING A very large room--an entire floor, usually--is divided into a reception room, where vaudeville and cabaret performers are waiting their turns to rehearse, and half-a-dozen little rooms, each containing a piano.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading I. A POPULAR SONG IN THE MAKING A very large room--an entire floor, usually--is divided into a reception room, where vaudeville and cabaret performers are waiting their turns to rehearse, and half-a-dozen little rooms, each containing a piano.
POPULARadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Not only because it will be interesting, but because such an insight will help to a clear understanding of methods I shall ask you to glance into a popular song publisher's professional department.
publisher'snounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
possessive form of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading Not only because it will be interesting, but because such an insight will help to a clear understanding of methods I shall ask you to glance into a popular song publisher's professional department.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading I. A POPULAR SONG IN THE MAKING A very large room--an entire floor, usually--is divided into a reception room, where vaudeville and cabaret performers are waiting their turns to rehearse, and half-a-dozen little rooms, each containing a piano.
rehearseverbUS /riˈhɜːrs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading I. A POPULAR SONG IN THE MAKING A very large room--an entire floor, usually--is divided into a reception room, where vaudeville and cabaret performers are waiting their turns to rehearse, and half-a-dozen little rooms, each containing a piano.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
rhythmnounUS /ˈrɪðəm/
the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I. A POPULAR SONG IN THE MAKING A very large room--an entire floor, usually--is divided into a reception room, where vaudeville and cabaret performers are waiting their turns to rehearse, and half-a-dozen little rooms, each containing a piano.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading I. A POPULAR SONG IN THE MAKING A very large room--an entire floor, usually--is divided into a reception room, where vaudeville and cabaret performers are waiting their turns to rehearse, and half-a-dozen little rooms, each containing a piano.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading As the walls of these rooms are never very thick, and often are mere partitions running only two-thirds of the way to the ceiling, the discord of conflicting songs is sometimes appalling.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading As the walls of these rooms are never very thick, and often are mere partitions running only two-thirds of the way to the ceiling, the discord of conflicting songs is sometimes appalling.
SONGnounUS /sɔːŋ/
a short musical composition with words
From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
songsnounUS /sɔːŋz/
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
stylesnounUS /staɪlz/
plural of “style” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Not only because it will be interesting, but because such an insight will help to a clear understanding of methods I shall ask you to glance into a popular song publisher's professional department.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I. A POPULAR SONG IN THE MAKING A very large room--an entire floor, usually--is divided into a reception room, where vaudeville and cabaret performers are waiting their turns to rehearse, and half-a-dozen little rooms, each containing a piano.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading As the walls of these rooms are never very thick, and often are mere partitions running only two-thirds of the way to the ceiling, the discord of conflicting songs is sometimes appalling.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not only because it will be interesting, but because such an insight will help to a clear understanding of methods I shall ask you to glance into a popular song publisher's professional department.
turnsnounUS /tɜːrnz/
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading I. A POPULAR SONG IN THE MAKING A very large room--an entire floor, usually--is divided into a reception room, where vaudeville and cabaret performers are waiting their turns to rehearse, and half-a-dozen little rooms, each containing a piano.
two-thirdsnounUS /ˌtuːˈθɜːrdz/
two of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading As the walls of these rooms are never very thick, and often are mere partitions running only two-thirds of the way to the ceiling, the discord of conflicting songs is sometimes appalling.
understandingnounUS /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Not only because it will be interesting, but because such an insight will help to a clear understanding of methods I shall ask you to glance into a popular song publisher's professional department.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading I. A POPULAR SONG IN THE MAKING A very large room--an entire floor, usually--is divided into a reception room, where vaudeville and cabaret performers are waiting their turns to rehearse, and half-a-dozen little rooms, each containing a piano.
vaudevillenounUS /ˈvɑːdvɪl/
a variety show with songs and comic acts etc.
From this reading I. A POPULAR SONG IN THE MAKING A very large room--an entire floor, usually--is divided into a reception room, where vaudeville and cabaret performers are waiting their turns to rehearse, and half-a-dozen little rooms, each containing a piano.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading I. A POPULAR SONG IN THE MAKING A very large room--an entire floor, usually--is divided into a reception room, where vaudeville and cabaret performers are waiting their turns to rehearse, and half-a-dozen little rooms, each containing a piano.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I. A POPULAR SONG IN THE MAKING A very large room--an entire floor, usually--is divided into a reception room, where vaudeville and cabaret performers are waiting their turns to rehearse, and half-a-dozen little rooms, each containing a piano.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading As the walls of these rooms are never very thick, and often are mere partitions running only two-thirds of the way to the ceiling, the discord of conflicting songs is sometimes appalling.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As the walls of these rooms are never very thick, and often are mere partitions running only two-thirds of the way to the ceiling, the discord of conflicting songs is sometimes appalling.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading I. A POPULAR SONG IN THE MAKING A very large room--an entire floor, usually--is divided into a reception room, where vaudeville and cabaret performers are waiting their turns to rehearse, and half-a-dozen little rooms, each containing a piano.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
WRITINGnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading WRITING THE POPULAR SONG In the preceding chapters we saw how the elements of a popular song are nearly identical in music and in lyrics, no matter how the styles of songs may differ.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In this chapter we shall see how these elements may be combined--irrespective of styles--into a song that the boy on the street will whistle, and the hand organs grind out until you nearly go mad with the repetition of its rhythm.
