Stradella

[ strah-del-lah ]

/ strɑˈdɛl lɑ /

noun

A·les·san·dro

[ah-les-sahn-draw] /ˌɑ lɛsˈsɑn drɔ/,1645?–82?, Italian composer.

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DO YOU KNOW THIS VOCABULARY FROM "THE HANDMAID'S TALE"?

"The Handmaid's Tale" was required reading for many of us in school. Everyone else has probably watched the very popular and addictive TV show. Do you remember this vocabulary from the book, and do you know what these terms mean?

Question 1 of 10

decorum

the act of or need for making up one's mind.

dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.

a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.

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Example sentences from the Web for stradella

Stradella's heart beat fast and faintly, and his fingers trembled when they touched the strings and made the first minor chord.
Stradella|F(rancis) Marion Crawford
Stradella wins the hand of Leonora, the fair ward of the wealthy Venetian merchant, Bassi, who is also in love with her.
The Standard Light Operas|George Upton
For one instant Stradella's eyes met the young girl's and she returned their glance.
Stradella|F(rancis) Marion Crawford
He then crossed the Po, and concentrated as many troops as he could spare at Stradella.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 2 of 8|Various

Ortensia was still standing by her chair when Stradella left his seat and came towards her, holding his lute in one hand.
Stradella|F(rancis) Marion Crawford

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