glitch

/ˈɡlɪt͡ʃ/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

A problem affecting function.

2

An unexpected behavior in an electrical signal, especially if the signal spontaneously returns to expected behavior after a period of time.

3

A bug or an exploit.

4

A genre of experimental electronic music since the 1990s, characterized by a deliberate use of sonic artifacts that would normally be viewed as unwanted noise.

5

A sudden increase in the rotational frequency of a pulsar.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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