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cantata

A musical composition for voices and instruments, typically consisting of several…

etude

A musical composition designed to provide practice in a particular technical skill, often…

physiognomy

The practice of assessing a person's character or personality from their outer…

lutenist

A musician who plays the lute, a plucked string instrument with a rounded back and a long…

animism

The belief that natural objects, phenomena, and the environment possess a spiritual…

reenactor

A person who dresses in period clothing and demonstrates historical activities or customs…

caber

A long, heavy wooden pole or log used in a traditional Scottish athletic event where…

ceilidh

A traditional Scottish social gathering, often involving music, dancing, and storytelling.

haggis

A traditional Scottish savory pudding containing sheep's pluck (heart, liver, and lungs)…

bridie

A traditional Scottish meat pastry, typically consisting of seasoned minced meat and…

revue

A theatrical entertainment consisting of a series of short sketches, songs, and dances,…

gastrodiplomacy

The practice of using a nation's culinary heritage, food products, and cooking traditions…

pungency

A sharp, stinging, or peppery sensation in the throat caused by certain high-quality…

sommelier

A trained and knowledgeable professional who specializes in the sensory evaluation,…

busking

The act of performing music or other entertainment in public spaces, usually for…

hanok

A traditional Korean house, typically characterized by its wooden structure, tiled roofs,…

zeitgeist

The defining spirit, mood, or trend of a particular period in history.

clapperboard

A board with a hinged flap that is snapped shut at the start of a film take to…

haegeum

A traditional Korean string instrument, known as a two-stringed vertical fiddle, played…

geomungo

A traditional Korean plucked zither with six strings, noted for its deep, percussive tone…

jeongga

A refined genre of traditional Korean vocal music characterized by its slow,…

nonghyun

A traditional Korean musical technique characterized by vibrating or oscillating a string…

sigimsae

The essential Korean traditional musical technique of 'shading' or decorating a note…

selector

In Jamaican sound system culture, a DJ or operator who chooses and plays the music, often…

choreg

A traditional, slightly sweet, braided Armenian egg bread often seasoned with mahleb.

lamajoon

A thin, crispy piece of flatbread topped with a spread of minced meat, vegetables, and…

cornucopia

An abundant, overflowing supply of diverse things or a festival celebrating such variety.

speakeasy

A bar or restaurant designed with a nostalgic or exclusive aesthetic that evokes the…

terroir

The complete natural environment, including soil, climate, and topography, that gives a…

bacanora

A distilled spirit produced in the Mexican state of Sonora from specific varieties of…

mezcal

A distilled spirit produced from various species of the agave plant, often highlighting…

raicilla

A traditional Mexican distilled spirit made from various species of agave, often produced…

sotol

A distilled spirit made from the fermented heart of the desert spoon plant, a succulent…

foodways

The cultural, social, and economic practices relating to the production and consumption…

mezcalero

A skilled producer or master distiller who crafts mezcal using traditional methods and…

mezcalera

A female producer or distiller of mezcal.

lechuguilla

A species of agave plant native to the arid regions of North America, historically used…

epazote

The name of a specific restaurant, Epazote Kitchen & Cocktails, located at the Hilton El…

bisque

A rich, thick, and creamy soup typically made from pureed shellfish like crab, lobster,…

creole

A style of cooking originating from Louisiana, characterized by a blend of French,…

marimba

A percussion instrument consisting of a set of wooden bars struck with mallets to produce…

garnacha

A traditional Guatemalan snack consisting of a small, fried corn tortilla topped with…

sope

A traditional Mexican dish consisting of a small, thick, fried masa base topped with…

shuco

A popular Guatemalan street food consisting of a hot dog loaded with various ingredients…

pepian

A traditional Guatemalan stew made with meat and a thick, savory sauce prepared from…

hilacha

A traditional Guatemalan dish consisting of shredded beef simmered in a flavorful…

vaudeville

A form of light, entertaining theatrical variety show popular in the early 20th century,…

hangul

The alphabet used to write the Korean language, characterized by its unique system of…