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  2. Glossary of music terminology - Wikipedia

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    Slang for fermata, which instructs the performer to hold a note or chord as long as they wish or following cues from a conductor bis (Fr., It.) Twice (i.e. repeat the relevant action or passage) bisbigliando Whispering (i.e. a special tremolo effect on the harp where a chord or note is rapidly repeated at a low volume) bocca chiusa

  3. Private equity - Wikipedia

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    By its nature, the private-equity asset class is illiquid, intended to be a long-term investment for buy-and-hold investors. For the vast majority of private-equity investments, there is no listed public market; however, there is a robust and maturing secondary market available for sellers of private-equity assets.

  4. Ball (dance event) - Wikipedia

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    A ball is a formal dance event often characterised by a banquet followed by a social dance. Ball dancing emerged from formal dances during the Middle Ages and carried on through different iterations throughout succeeding centuries, such as the 17th century Baroque dance and the 18th century cotillion. Several variations exists such as the ...

  5. Minhag - Wikipedia

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    The triliteral n-h-g (Hebrew: נ־ה־ג) means primarily "to drive" or, by extension, "to conduct (oneself)". The actual word minhag appears twice in the Hebrew Bible, both times in the same verse and translated as "driving": And the lookout reported, “The messenger has reached them, but has not turned back. And it looks like the driving of ...

  6. Ceteris paribus - Wikipedia

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    It was his support to economics where he promoted partial equilibrium analysis, claiming that this analysis, and similar analysis’ hold due to the ceteris paribus clauses. [ 7 ] The importance that ceteris paribus has brought to economics is not only found in histographical interests, but is still vital to economists today, seen frequently in ...

  7. List of sports idioms - Wikipedia

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    American football: A long shot, a desperate last-ditch attempt, as if relying on a prayer, specifically, the (Catholic) "Hail Mary" . Usually a long pass into the end zone to win the game. hat-trick Cricket: A threefold feat in an endeavour. In cricket, a bowler who took three wickets with three successive bowls was entitled to a new hat (or ...

  8. Yin Yoga - Wikipedia

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    Long-held postures have been used both in India's Hatha yoga and in China's daoyin. For example, B. K. S. Iyengar recommended holding Supta Virasana (reclining hero pose) for 10–15 minutes. [2] Long-held stretches are similarly recommended in Western physical disciplines, such as gymnastics and ballet, to increase flexibility. [3]

  9. Respect - Wikipedia

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    Respect. Respect, also called esteem, is a positive feeling or deferential action shown towards someone or something considered important or held in high esteem or regard. It conveys a sense of admiration for good or valuable qualities. It is also the process of honoring someone by exhibiting care, concern, or consideration for their needs or ...