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These contain some examples of vulgar language.

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Listening to music can sometimes be hard work. Buying the right records is one thing, but being able to talk about them is another. Here is a glossary that should hopefully help you have a decent conversation about music.

(* = familiar, ** = very familiar, *** = vulgar, v = Verlan (back-slang), Lit. = literally)

transcript  Click here for a transcript of all the expressions in "Music".


Argument Class Drinking Family
Food Friends Going out Health
Interjections Money Moods Music
Play up/Play down Politics Professions Pulling

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