cognitive – adj. of, relating to, or involving mental activities (such as thinking, understanding, learning and remembering)

defect – n. a physical problem that causes something to be less valuable, effective or healthy

blind – adj. unable to see

perfect pitch – n. the ability to correctly identify any musical note that you hear or to sing any musical note correctly without help

duo – n. two people who perform together, are usually seen together, or with ties to each other

hit the road – verb phrase to travel; to go on a trip

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