In fine art, the word “tenebrism” (from the Italian word “tenebroso” meaning dark) describes a style of painting characterized by deep shadows and a distinct contrast between light and dark areas. Did Da Vinci use tenebrism? Summary of Chiaroscuro, Tenebrism, and Sfumato Leonardo da Vinci was a chiaroscuro master whoRead More →
suit. To make proper or suitable; to adapt or fit. What is the meaning of suitable nouns? noun. /ˌsuːtəˈbɪləti/ /ˌsuːtəˈbɪləti/ the quality of being right or appropriate for a particular purpose or occasion. Is Suitabilities a word? Plural form of suitability. What’s another word for suitability? In this page youRead More →
1 : the last part. 2 : a miscellaneous or random bit. What does referentiality mean? 1. Reference to the external world (rather than to oneself, to *language, or to a *text). What is an expressive word? Anything that communicates thoughts or feelings is expressive. Expressive comes from the FrenchRead More →
The term jihad is often rendered in English as “Holy War”, although this translation is controversial. Today, the word jihad is often used without religious connotations, like the English crusade. Is hijab a valid scrabble word? Yes, hijab is in the scrabble dictionary. What are the 3 types of jihad?Read More →
fussiness noun (TOO MUCH CARE) What does fussy mean in British? British Dictionary definitions for fussy fussy. / (ˈfʌsɪ) / adjective fussier or fussiest. inclined to fuss over minor points. very particular about detail. What is a fussy person called? A person who makes a fuss, particularly about trivial things.Read More →
Children who listen differently within the Acousmatic Composition Environment will listen differently to their everyday world – Murray Schaeffer called this new practice of listening “acousmatic listening,” a practice which “engages a reflective or contemplative kind of consciousness” (Clarke, 2007. (2007). What is an acousmatic composition? From Wikipedia, the freeRead More →
Te amo means “I love you” in Spanish and Portuguese. What does Bebe mean in English? Bebe is an alternate spelling and pronunciation of baby, usually used playfully or affectionately. What is the difference between Te Quiero and Te amo? Although quiero often means “I want,” te quiero can translateRead More →
Many would think that the country’s abbreviation would be SWI and not SUI. The reason behind the SUI abbreviation has to do with the French language. The International Olympic Committee is actually based in Switzerland, and their official language is French. … So, the abbreviation SUI is short for Suisse.Read More →
Mesoscopic systems possess interesting and novel physical properties, because they maintain coherence and therefore behave quantum mechanically, yet they are much larger than the size of a typical ‘nanoscopic’ (atomic) system. What is the difference between macroscopic and mesoscopic? A first difference is that the macroscopic object can be wellRead More →
Spoken is the past participle of the verb speak, but it’s also an adjective that describes things that are uttered or said or articulated or voiced. It’s often used in combination with another adjective, like a soft-spoken friend or a blunt-spoken teacher. What does being on a plain mean? ItRead More →