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Community card poker

People play a fun card game. Some cards stay face down. Other cards stay face up for all. We use them to make a hand. It is a way to play together. Do you like card games?

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Company (musical)

Company is a fun show with music. It is about a man named Robert. He has many friends. They have a big party for him. They sing and dance together. It is a happy show. Do you like music?

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Compilation album

A music album can have many songs. Some songs are by one singer. Some songs are by many singers. It can be a collection of best songs. This helps you find great music. Do you like to listen to music?

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Composition (visual arts)

Artists put things together in art. They use lines and shapes. They use bright colors too. This helps the art look good. It can show how things feel. It makes art fun to see! Do you like art?

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Composition with Red, Blue and Yellow

This is a special painting. It uses red, blue, and yellow. Black lines make boxes. The colors look very bright. It shows how colors can work together. It is a fun thing to see. Do you like these colors?

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Compton Mackenzie

Compton Mackenzie was a writer. He wrote many books. He wrote stories about Scotland. His books were very good. He loved his home. Do you like to read books?

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Comte de Lautréamont

He was a man who wrote books. His stories used very bright words. He lived in a big city called Paris. His work helps new artists today. It is very special. Do you like to read stories?

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Conan O'Brien

Conan O'Brien is a funny man. He works on TV. He writes jokes to make people laugh. He also hosts shows on TV. His work helps people feel happy. Do you like to laugh?

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Concentration (card game)

Concentration is a fun card game. You lay cards face down. You flip two cards to find a match. It helps your memory grow. It is a joy to play with friends. Can you find all the pairs?

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Concept album

A concept album is a special music set. The songs tell one big story. Or they all share one idea. This makes the music feel whole. It is fun to listen to. Do you like music that tells a story?

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Concert band

A concert band plays music together. They use wind and drum tools. Many people play in a group. It sounds very big and bright. It is fun to hear them play. Do you like music?

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Concert dance

People dance for others to see. They move to music. They may dance in a big room. It is fun to watch. It is a special way to share. Do you like to dance?

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Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

This is a big music hall. It is in a city called Amsterdam. Many people go there to hear music. The sound is very good. It has a large organ too. Do you like to hear music?

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Concerto for Two Violins (Bach)

Two violins play together. They make beautiful music. A man named Bach wrote it. It sounds like a song. People love to hear it. Do you like music?

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Concert tour

A tour is many shows. Music groups play in many cities. They travel in many big trucks. They sing songs for many fans. It is a lot of fun! Do you like music?

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Concierto de Aranjuez

This is a famous song for guitar. It sounds like birds and water. It was made for a big garden. The music is very special. People love to hear it. Do you like music?

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Confessions (Rousseau)

A man wrote a book about his life. He told stories about his feelings. He even told stories about things he did wrong. This book was very new and special. It helps us know him. Do you like to tell stories about you?

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Confucian art

This art comes from old ideas. It uses pretty writing and clay pots. People make art about music and games. It helps us learn how to be good. It is a special way to share. Do you like to make art?

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Congolese rumba

This is Congolese rumba music. It uses guitars and drums. People love to dance to it. It makes everyone feel happy. It is a special gift. Do you like to dance?

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Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre

People in Mexico love wrestling. They wear bright masks. It is like a show. The stars are very brave. It has been around a long time. Do you like to see big shows?

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Construction set

You can build many things. Use small parts to make models. You can work with friends to build. This helps you learn and play. It is so much fun! What will you make today?

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Constructivism (art)

Artists made new kinds of art. They used shapes and bright colors. They made things like posters and clothes. This art was for everyone to see. It helped show new ideas. Do you like bright shapes?

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Contemporary ballet

This is a new kind of dance. It uses ballet and modern moves. Dancers can wear soft shoes or go bare feet. It looks very free and fun. We can move our bodies in many ways. Do you like to dance?

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Contemporary Christian music

People sing songs about God. These songs use many sounds. You might hear rock or hip-hop. Some songs help you feel calm. They can make you feel happy too. Do you like to sing along?

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Contemporary dance

People use their bodies to move. They dance in many ways. They can move fast or slow. They can even move on the floor. It is a fun way to show feelings. Do you like to dance too?

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Con te partirò

This is a famous song. It has a beautiful sound. Many people love to sing it. It can be sung in many ways. It makes people feel happy. Do you like to sing songs?

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Contortion

Some people are very bendy. They can bend in amazing ways. They can fold like a knot. They can even fit in a small box. This takes a lot of work. It is fun to watch. Can you bend like them?

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Contralto

Some women have very low voices. These singers are called contraltos. Their songs sound deep and strong. It is a rare gift to have this voice. It sounds beautiful to hear. Can you sing a low note?

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Cooperative board game

You can play games with friends. You do not play against each other. Instead, you work as one team. You try to win the game together. It is fun to help your friends. Do you like to work as a team?

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Cor anglais

The English horn makes a sweet sound. It is a long wood instrument. It sounds low and soft. People love to hear it play. It is part of a big music group. Do you like music?

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Corín Tellado

Corín Tellado was a famous writer. She wrote many books. People loved to read her stories. She wrote a lot of books in Spanish. Her books were very popular. Do you like to read books?

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Cormac McCarthy

Cormac McCarthy was a man who wrote books. He wrote many long stories. Some stories were made into movies. People love his words very much. He was a great writer. Do you like to read stories?

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Cornelius Ryan

Cornelius Ryan was a writer. He wrote many books. He told true stories about big wars. He talked to many people for his books. His stories help us learn. Do you like to read books?

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Cornet

A cornet is a brass instrument. It makes a soft, warm sound. It is easy to hold. People play it in big bands. It is fun to play! Do you like music?

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Corps de ballet

Many dancers move as one. They dance in a big group. They help make the stage look grand. This group works hard together. They feel much pride in their work. It is fun to watch them. Do you like to dance?

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Cosmos: A Personal Voyage

Cosmos is a show about space. It shows stars and planets. Many people watched it on TV. It helps us learn about our world. It is very fun to watch. Do you like the stars?

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Cosplay

You can dress up as a hero. People wear fun clothes. They act like characters from books or games. It is a way to play together. It is a lot of fun! Do you have a favorite character?

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Costa-Gavras

Costa-Gavras makes movies. He tells stories on a screen. His films show how people act. He makes movies about big things. Many people love his work. Do you like movies?

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Costume design

People make special clothes for shows. These clothes help tell a story. They can show if a person is a king. They can show if a person is old. It is fun to see them! Do you like dress up?

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Count Basie

Count Basie was a great piano player. He led a big band of music makers. His music had a happy, jumping beat. People loved to hear his songs. He played for a long time. Do you like to dance to music?

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Count Dracula

Dracula is a famous story character. He lives in a big, old castle. He is a vampire from a book. People have loved his story for a long time. He is a very well known figure. Do you like spooky stories?

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Countee Cullen

Countee Cullen was a writer. He wrote beautiful poems. He also wrote stories. His words helped people. People loved his work. Do you like to read poems?

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Countertenor

A man can sing very high. He sounds like a lady singing. He uses a special way to sing. This helps him reach high notes. It is a beautiful sound. Do you like high songs?

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Courteney Cox

Courteney Cox is an actress. She works on TV and in movies. She was in a show called Friends. She also stars in Scream movies. She has a star on a special walk. Do you like movies?

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Cousin Bette

This is a famous book. It was written long ago. A man named Balzac wrote it. He worked very fast. The story is about a family. Do you like to read stories?

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Cover art

Art can go on the front of a book. It can be on a magazine too. It uses bright colors and pictures. This art helps us see what is inside. It makes things look very nice. Do you like looking at art?

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Cover version

A cover is a new song. One singer makes a song. Then, a new singer sings it too. They do this to say thank you. It is fun to hear old songs in a new way. Do you like to sing songs too?

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Cowbell (instrument)

A cowbell is a metal bell. It makes a loud sound. It can be used in music. Fans use them to cheer at games. It is fun to ring! Do you like loud music?

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