Category: Arts

What are some examples of signal words? Here are some examples of signal words and phrases: “as a result,” “nevertheless,” “at the same time,” and “similarly.” Yes, I have used a signal word here (“similarly”) to let you know that I am about to point out something that is like using turn signals. What are […]

What kind of jobs can you get with a music degree? A few of the most promising job opportunities for music degrees are highlighted below: Music Career #1: Performing Artist. Music Career #2: Composer or Songwriter. Music Career #3: Commercial Composer. Music Career #4: Audio Engineer. Music Career #5: Record Producer. Music Career #9: Music […]

Can you die of boredom? It’s very unlikely that you could die from having one boring day. But while being bored once in a while won’t kill you, research has indicated that long-term boredom may increase your risk for a premature death. But it’s not due to the boredom itself; it’s due to certain lifestyle […]

What are Islamic portable arts? Islamic portable arts were examples of Islamic art that could be moved easily, either because of size or type. They were highly sought items were considered a luxury and brought status to their patrons both from Islam and Europe. They were often composed of silk and gold, and employed calligraphy […]

What prompts Simon Wheeler to the story of Jim Smiley? The mention of the name Smiley prompts Wheeler to relate the story of Jim Smiley, his penchant for betting, his menagerie of unusual animals, and his jumping frog. How does the stranger get the best of Jim Smiley? How did the stranger beat Jim Smiley […]

What determines the pitch of a note? Pitch depends on the frequency of a sound wave. The characteristic of highness or lowness of a sound is called The frequency of a sound wave determines the pitch of the sound you hear. Remember that frequency is the number of waves passing a fixed point in a […]

How does the larynx produce voice? The vocal folds (vocal cords) are attached within the larynx to the largest of the laryngeal cartilages known as the thyroid cartilage or “Adam’s apple”. The vocal folds produce sound when they come together and then vibrate as air passes through them during exhalation of air from the lungs. […]

What defines R&B music? R&B, which stands for Rhythm and Blues, is just that — music that is rhythmic and has the soulful achings of the blues. In the ’90s it was easier to distinguish if a piece of music was or wasn’t R&B. However, defining the genre today has become somewhat of a challenge. […]

Is music an abstract art? Music seems more abstract than other art forms because it represents emotional states, symmetry and repetition, and other intangibles. But just because you can’t see or touch these things, doesn’t make them any less real. Symmetry is a fact of the world, and both abstract art and music represent that […]

How does camera autofocus work? A convex lens is used in the camera to focus incoming light onto a CMOS sensor. The sensor will then digitise the light and will turn it into a JPEG photo that’s then saved on your smartphone. In every digital camera, there’s a lens and a sensor. The lens focuses […]