"We Are the Music Makers" and Other Poems Glossary

by Arthur O'Shaughnessy

"We Are the Music Makers" and Other Poems Glossary

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Poignant

Evoking deep sadness

Ditties

Short and simple songs

Rapturous

Joyful, ecstatic

Mirage

Optical illusion, vision

Prophesying

Foreseeing, forecasting

Symphony

Beautiful chord

Warbles

Chirps, sings in continuous rhythm

Bewildering

Perplexing, confusing

Barcarolle

Traditional folk music of Venice

Cypress

An evergreen tree which is symbol of mourning

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