An Opera House vocabulary

By Berni | June 20, 2013

The Opera House vocabulary

Here are some of the words used in the poem. Their meaning, as stated here, is in relation to the poem. Some of the words can have different meanings when used in a different context.

to jar – jolt or bump	fluted – having decorative grooves
poise – calm, dignified manner	crude – tasteless or vulgar
gigantic – enormous	transparent – able to be seen through
iridescent – having shimmering, changing colours	prima-donna – the leading female opera singer

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The Opera House vocabulary

to jar – jolt or bump

fluted – having decorative grooves

poise – calm, dignified manner

crude – tasteless or vulgar

gigantic – enormous

transparent – able to be seen through

iridescent – having shimmering, changing colours

prima-donna – the leading female opera singer