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  2. 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 ...

  3. Braid (hairstyle) - Wikipedia

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    Tribal Braids: Braids that are often distinguished by intricate patterns and designs, reflecting the heritage of various African, Asian and Indian tribes. Boho Knotless Braids: A combination of the Bohemian and Knotless braiding techniques, offering a free-flowing and less tensioned style. Bubble Braids: A style where hair is sectioned into ...

  4. Glossary of music terminology - Wikipedia

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    Symbol at the very end of a staff of music which indicates the pitch for the first note of the next line as a warning of what is to come. The custos was commonly used in handwritten Renaissance and typeset Baroque music. cut time Same as the meter 2 2: two half-note (minim) beats per measure. Notated and executed like common time (4

  5. The Oxford Book of English Madrigals - Wikipedia

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    It contains words and full music for some 60 of the madrigals and songs of the English Madrigal School. When selecting works for this book, Ledger decided to represent the major composers of 16th-century English music such as William Byrd and Thomas Morley with several madrigals, alongside individual works by lesser-known composers.

  6. Protective hairstyle - Wikipedia

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    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.

  7. Box braids - Wikipedia

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    Box braids in Ethiopia American singer/actress Brandy Norwood with her signature [1] box braids. Box braids are a type of hair-braiding style that is predominantly popular among African people and the African diaspora. This type of hairstyle is a "protective style" (a style which can be worn for a long period of time to let natural hair grow ...

  8. Aiguillette - Wikipedia

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    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 ...

  9. Umxhentso - Wikipedia

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    Umxhentso is the traditional dancing of Xhosa people performed mostly by Amagqirha, the traditional healers/Sangoma.Ukuxhentsa-Dancing has always been a source of pride to the Xhosas as they use this type of dancing in their ceremonies.