Bewerken
Example: Hij bewerkt de muziek om een beter geluid te krijgen.
Definition
"Bewerken" in music means to modify or adapt a piece of music, often by changing its arrangement, structure, or sound to improve or personalize it. For example, "Hij bewerkt de muziek om een beter geluid te krijgen" means he edits the music to achieve a better sound.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "bewerken" comes from the prefix 'be-' combined with 'werken,' meaning 'to work.' Originally, it referred broadly to working on or processing something. In music, it evolved to mean working on a piece to alter or enhance it. Did you know? The 'be-' prefix often turns a verb into one that acts upon an object, emphasizing the action's effect.
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"Bewerken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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