whiplash
An injury created by the sudden severe jerking of the neck.
dragging
In respect to music: playing too slowly.
rushing
In respect to music: playing too quickly.
faggot
derogatory term for a homosexual man.
rudiment
The basics of a subject.
double-time
Playing music at two-times the normal speed.
decapitate
To cut someone else's head off.
retard
A derogatory term for someone with a mental handicap.
tempo
The speed at which a passage of music is played.
ilk
A type/class of person.
jazz
A genre of music that originated among black American communities in the American South characterized by swing, blue notes, polyrhythms, and improvisation.
prestigious
Held in high regard.
Raisinets
Chocolate-covered raisins.
Buddy Rich
Perhaps the most famous jazz drummer of all time.
Happy Meal
A kids' meal at the fast-food chain McDonald's.
a cappella
A style of singing without instruments, popular on college campuses.
by heart
from memory.
Lincoln Center
A large and prestigious arts organization in New York City.
scot-free
Without punishment or injury.
take ten
A ten minute break.
