Describing a Musical Performance
Janine: Okay, we need to find one more act for this year’s show. How many more people are waiting to Audition?
Calvin: There are two more. Should I call in the first one?
Janine: Yup. Let’s get this over with.
…
Calvin: What did you think of that performance?
Janine: I thought she was Flawless. She plays with a lot of Passion.
Calvin: Yeah, that’s true, but I wouldn’t call her a Virtuoso. The piece she played was pretty Rudimentary.
Janine: True enough, but I still think she’s a winner.
Calvin: Let’s hear the next one.
…
Calvin: Well?
Janine: He certainly played with a lot of Flair.
Calvin: He has amazing Chops, I think. I haven’t seen anyone play with such Artistry in a long time.
Janine: Nobody can Fault him on Mastery of the music, but don’t you think he lacked Originality and Expressiveness?
Calvin: No, I don’t. I think He’s a winner.
Janine: It’s clear that it’s a Stalemate. I want the first performer and you want the second. What should we do?
Calvin: I think we should Duke it out and the winner gets his or her choice.
Janine: I have a better idea. We add them both to the Bill.
Calvin: That’s brilliant! That’s why they pay you the Big bucks.
Janine: I would be Flattered if we weren’t all volunteers!
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