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Sing to the stars
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30
Education
4th Grade
02/03/2011

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amplifiers:
Definition
devices that make sounds stronger or louder

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archaeologist
Definition
someone who studies very old buildings and things left behind by people

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beam
Definition
ray of light

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blaring
Definition
making a loud, harsh noise
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broadly
Definition
widely
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brownout
Definition
when electricity goes out

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clasping:
Definition
holding
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classical
Definition
relating to a musical style from the 18th century

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clutching
Definition
holding tightly
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debut
Definition
a first performance in public
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forearm
Definition
lower part of arm

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fortune
Definition
luck; good things
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fundraiser
Definition
a way to make money for charity
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gable
Definition
triangular part of of a sloping roof
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glaring
Definition
very bright

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grasps
Definition
takes hold of

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hubbub
Definition
noise, turmoil

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jazz
Definition
a style of music with a strong pattern of beats

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murmur
Definition
a low, constant sound

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open mike
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a microphone that anyone can use to show their talent

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Pluck
Definition
to pull at and let go
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proclamation
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an official public announcement

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pulsating
Definition
beating
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rhythm
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movement or beats that repeat in a regular pattern

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squalls
Definition
cries
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sprightly
Definition
lively
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stammers
Definition
speaks with pauses and repeated words
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strides
Definition
walks with long steps
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silo
Definition
a tall, round building used for storing grain

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sultry
Definition
very hot and humid
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