Category: Arts

What is it called when your dynamics go from soft to loud? The terms crescendo, and diminuendo (or sometimes decrescendo), mean a gradual getting louder or softer. They can also be shown by signs known as “hairpins”. A hairpin opening out is a crescendo, one which closes is a diminuendo. For a quick change in […]

Why do brass instruments have so many curves? They do have lots of curves and twists in them. That’s because most brass instruments are really just long metal tubes. In general, the longer the tube, the lower the pitch of the instrument, although it also depends on the tube’s width. What is the curly trumpet […]

What is the meaning of scourge? (Entry 1 of 2) 1 : whip especially : one used to inflict pain or punishment. 2 : an instrument of punishment or criticism. 3 : a cause of wide or great affliction. What does see what a scourge is laid upon your hate that heaven finds means to […]

Does the dream uses visual metaphor? The building seen behind the man is proportionately smaller to show it is in the distance. The oil painting above entitled, The Dream, uses visual metaphor. What is the difference between a good leader and a boss? A boss manages their employees, while a leader inspires them to innovate, […]

What style of music did Beethoven compose? classical music How did Beethoven revolutionized music? 3 (Eroica) in particular expanded our idea of what is possible in a symphony and, for that matter, in music. He continued to revolutionize, making the orchestra bigger (Beethoven’s fifth is the first symphony to use trombones) and eventually even including […]

What is Banksy graffiti? Banksy is a famous – but anonymous – British graffiti artist. He keeps his identity a secret. He produces pieces of work which pop up in public places, such as on the walls of buildings. A lot of his art is done in a particular style which people can easily recognise. […]

Who conquered the Minoans? Mycenaeans What similarities existed between the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations? The waning of Minoan influence and waxing of Mycenaean dominance has been observed from the archaeological evidence, and the close connection between the two cultures is represented in similarities in the architecture of the palatial complexes, burial practices, and the transmission […]

How are possessions an extension of the self? Self extension to possessions is defined as “the contributions of possessions to identity,” (Sivadas & Machleit, 1994, p. Belk asserted that the self could extend to possessions, which could then influence behavior surrounding possessions, such as buying, selling, caring for and discarding. What is extended self example? […]

What do you call a person who loves watching anime? An “Otaku” is someone who’s deep into anime They know their stuff, watch anime frequently, and maybe even own merchandise or cosplay. Otaku’s have an obsession that’s more like a passion than it is an addiction. Is it weird that I like anime? Seriously though, […]

What note is a half step higher than a flat? A sharp sign means “the note that is one half step higher than the natural note”. A flat sign means “the note that is one half step lower than the natural note”. Some of the natural notes are only one half step apart, but most […]