To play by imitation
Example: The children love to play by imitation during music class.
Definition
"To play by imitation" means to reproduce or mimic sounds, rhythms, or musical phrases heard from another source, often as a method of learning or practicing music. It involves copying the nuances and style of the original performance accurately.
Translations
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jugar por imitación -
nadoen -
jugar per imitació -
jouer par imitation -
nachahmen
Etymology
The phrase "to play by imitation" combines the verb 'play,' originating from Old English 'plegian,' meaning to engage in activity or perform music, with 'imitation,' derived from Latin 'imitatio,' meaning to copy or mimic. Did you know? Musicians have used imitation as a teaching technique since ancient times to master complex pieces.
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"To play by imitation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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