In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
EUPHONIOUS
euphonious, euphonous
(adjective) having a pleasant sound; “a euphonious trill of silver laughter”
euphonious
(adjective) (of speech or dialect) pleasing in sound; not harsh or strident; “her euphonious Southern speech”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
euphonious (comparative more euphonious, superlative most euphonious)
Pleasant-sounding; agreeable to the ear; possessing or demonstrating euphony.
Synonyms
• euphonous, euphonic
• sonorous
• mellifluous
Antonyms
• cacophonous
Source: Wiktionary
Eu*pho"ni*ous, a.
Definition: Pleasing or sweet in sound; euphonic; smooth-sounding. Hallam.
– Eu*pho"ni*ous*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TRANSPOSITION
(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
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