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One of several common scales in modern Western music, one of which corresponds to the modern major scale and one to the natural minor scale.
One of several ancient Greek scales.
A particular means of accomplishing something.
A state related to signals or vibrations.
A wave pattern in the electromagnetic field.
One of various related sets of rules for processing data; more generally, any state of the system associated with certain behaviours.
A series of settings on a device used for a specific purpose.
A variation in gameplay, such as a difficulty level.
A verb form that depends on how its containing clause relates to the speaker’s or writer’s wish, intent, or assertion about reality.
That which exists only as a quality of substance.
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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