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  2. Articulation (architecture) - Wikipedia

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    In architecture, articulation is a method of styling the joints in the formal elements of architectural design. Through degrees of articulation, each part is united with the whole work by means of a joint in such a way that the joined parts are put together in styles ranging from exceptionally distinct jointing to the opposite of high articulation—fluidity and continuity of joining.

  3. Articulation (music) - Wikipedia

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    Articulation is a musical parameter that determines how a single note or other discrete event is sounded. Articulations primarily structure an event's start and end, determining the length of its sound and the shape of its attack and decay.

  4. List of musical symbols - Wikipedia

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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 ...

  5. Articulated vehicle - Wikipedia

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    An articulated vehicle is a vehicle which has a permanent or semi-permanent coupling in its construction. This coupling works as a large pivot joint , allowing it to bend and turn more sharply. There are many kinds, from heavy equipment to buses , trams and trains .

  6. Articulation - Wikipedia

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    Articulated vehicle, which have a pivoted joint allowing them to turn more sharply; Articulation score, in telecommunications, a subjective measure of the intelligibility of a voice system; Axle articulation, a vehicle's ability to flex its suspension, measured by ramp travel index

  7. Place of articulation - Wikipedia

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    [3]: 4 Although it is a continuum, there are several contrastive areas so languages may distinguish consonants by articulating them in different areas, but few languages contrast two sounds within the same area unless there is some other feature which contrasts as well. The following 9 degrees of passive articulatory areas are known to be ...

  8. Articulation (education) - Wikipedia

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    Articulation, or more specifically course articulation, is the process of comparing the content of courses that are transferred between postsecondary institutions [1] such as TAFE institutes, colleges or universities.

  9. Articulated locomotive - Wikipedia

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    Articulated locomotives saw service in many nations, but were very popular on narrow-gauge railways in Europe. The largest examples were developed in the United States, where the Union Pacific Big Boy 4-8-8-4s and the Allegheny H-8 2-6-6-6s were some of the largest steam locomotives ever built, with Big Boy 4014 remaining as the largest, and ...