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sprechgesang
noun
a vocal style intermediate between speech and singing but without exact pitch intonation
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- First used in English in the early 19th century.
- Directly from German, equivalent to sprech(en) “to speak“+ Gesang, “song.”
EXAMPLES OF SPRECHGESANG
- Her vocal technique included sprechgesang, blending speech with melody.
- Sprechgesang is often found in 20th-century works, especially by Schoenberg.
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- First recorded in the 1600s.
- Borrowed directly from Latin.
EXAMPLES OF AB INITIO
- The experiment was flawed ab initio because original measurements were inaccurate.
- When reconstructing the historical site, the archaeologists worked ab initio, piecing together clues from scratch.
mosey
verb
to wander or shuffle about leisurely; stroll; saunter
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- First recorded in 1820–30.
- American slang of uncertain origin.
EXAMPLES OF MOSEY
- On his day off, he decided to mosey over to the park after breakfast.
- The student had no plans, so she decided to mosey through the university bookstore for an hour.
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