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Musical symbols are marks and symbols in musical notation that indicate various aspects of how a piece of music is to be performed. There are symbols to communicate information about many musical elements, including pitch, duration, dynamics, or articulation of musical notes; tempo, metre, form (e.g., whether sections are repeated), and details about specific playing techniques (e.g., which ...
A symbol (♮) that cancels the effect of a sharp or a flat naturale (nat.) Natural (i.e. discontinue a special effect, such as col legno, sul tasto, sul ponticello, or playing in harmonics) N.C. No chord, written in the chord row of music notation to show there is no chord being played, and no implied harmony Nebenstimme (Ger.)
A work containing the words to an opera, musical, or ballet Melodramma: melodrama: A style of opera Opera: work: A drama set to music for singers and instrumentalists Opera buffa: humorous opera: A comic opera Opera semiseria: semi-serious opera: A variety of opera Opera seria: serious opera: An opera with a serious, esp. classical theme ...
Protective hairstyles, including various forms of braids, hold significant cultural importance in African history, with their origins tracing back thousands of years. These hairstyles are not only a reflection of aesthetic preferences but also carry deep cultural symbolism.
Due to the hairstyle's links to members of the civil rights and Black Power movements, the afro was seen by several outside cultures as a dangerous symbol of political unrest, including Tanzania where the Afro was banned in the 1970s because it was seen as a symbol of neocolonialism and as part of a "cultural invasion" from the United States.
Dreadlocks to the Mau Mau freedom fighters were a symbol of anti-colonialism, and this symbolism of dreadlocks was an inspiration for Rastas to loc their hair in opposition to racism and promote an African identity.
We love box braids and mini twists, but there’s a growing demand for bigger and bolder looks this year. According to Pinterest, the search for ‘big braids hairstyles’ is up by 30 percent ...
The cord colors are gold for the Army and silver for the Air Force, gold and blue for the Coast Guard, Navy and NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps, with one braid "per star" of the Flag Officer (one for RDML, two for RADM, three for VADM and four for ADM), and gold and red for the Marines, with the number of braids corresponding to the rank of the ...