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  2. Jazz improvisation - Wikipedia

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    In jazz, when one instrumentalist or singer is doing a solo, the other ensemble members play accompaniment parts. While fully written-out accompaniment parts are used in large jazz ensembles, such as big bands, in small groups (e.g., jazz quartet, piano trio, organ trio, etc.), the rhythm section members typically improvise their accompaniment parts, an activity called comping.

  3. Muqarnas - Wikipedia

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    The etymology of the word muqarnas is somewhat vague. [8] Its earliest use in Arabic dates to the 12th century. [1] It is thought to have originated from the Greek word korōnis, meaning "cornice" [1] or "ornamental molding". [8] There is also speculation of the origin to stem from the Arabic word qarnasi meaning "intricate work". [9]

  4. Counterpoint - Wikipedia

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    Short example of "third species" counterpoint In third species counterpoint, four (or three, etc.) notes move against each longer note in the given part. Three special figures are introduced into third species and later added to fifth species, and ultimately outside the restrictions of species writing .

  5. Biopsychosocial model - Wikipedia

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    In this dynamic process, a person's gender identity emerges as the result of a complex interplay between their biological characteristics, psychological experiences, and social interactions. [45] This holistic perspective is in harmony with the biopsychosocial model's approach, which acknowledges the inseparable connection between these various ...

  6. Interplay - Wikipedia

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    Interplay Entertainment, a video game developer and publisher Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Interplay .

  7. Bebop - Wikipedia

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    Bebop or bop is a style of jazz developed in the early to mid-1940s in the United States. The style features compositions characterized by a fast tempo (usually exceeding 200 bpm), complex chord progressions with rapid chord changes and numerous changes of key, instrumental virtuosity, and improvisation based on a combination of harmonic structure, the use of scales, and occasional references ...

  8. Synonym - Wikipedia

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    A thesaurus or synonym dictionary lists similar or related words; these are often, but not always, synonyms. [15] The word poecilonym is a rare synonym of the word synonym. It is not entered in most major dictionaries and is a curiosity or piece of trivia for being an autological word because of its meta quality as a synonym of synonym.

  9. Synergy - Wikipedia

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    Synergy is an interaction or cooperation giving rise to a whole that is greater than the simple sum of its parts (i.e., a non-linear addition of force, energy, or effect). [1]