VOA慢速英语:阿巴拉契亚音乐颂扬现代文化

beer - n. an alcoholic drink made from malt and flavored with hops

bond - n. something (such as an idea, interest, experience, or feeling) that is shared between people or groups and forms a connection between them

breed - v. to take care of and teach (a child who is growing up)

maintain - v. to continue having or doing (something)

dialect - n. a form of a language that is spoken in a particular area and that uses some of its own words, grammar, and pronunciations

particular- adj. used to indicate that one specific person or thing is being referred to and no others

dialect - n. a form of a language that is spoken in a particular area and that uses some of its own words, grammar, and pronunciations

rug- n. a floor cover, usually made of cloth

gruesome - adj. causing horror or disgust

jam - v. to play music informally together without preparation

shadow - n. a dark shape that appears on a surface when someone or something moves between the surface and a source of light

strum - v. to play (a guitar or similar instrument) by moving your fingers across the strings

negativity - n. an attitude in which someone considers only the bad qualities of someone or something

specifically - adv. in a definite and exact way

region - n. a part of a country, of the world, etc., that is different or separate from other parts in some way

transition - n. a change from one state or condition to another