Jagd List 28
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- coup d'etat
- the sudden overthrow of a government by a usually small group of persons in or previously in positions of authority
- détente
- a relaxing or easing, as of tension between rivals
- laissez-faire
- opposes governmental regulation of or interference in commerce beyond the minimum necessary for a free-enterprise system to operate
- rapproachement
- a reestablishing of cordial relations, as between two countries
- regime
- a form of government
- avante-garde
- a group active in the invention and application of new techniques in a given field, especially in the arts
- baton
- a slender rod with which a leader directs a band or orchestra
- denouement
- the outcome of a sequence of events; the end result
- encore
- a demand by an audience for an additional performance
- genre
- category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
- palette
- A board which an artist can hold while painting and on which colors are mixed
- repertoire
- the stock of songs, plays, operas, readings, or other pieces that a player or company is prepared to perform
- vignette
- a decorative design placed at the beginning or end of a book or chapter of a book or along the border of a page
- a la carte
- with a separate price for each item on the menu
- aperitif
- an alcoholic drink taken as an appetizer before a meal
- entrée
- the main dish of a meal
- filet
- a lace with a square mesh and geometric designs
- hors d'oeuvres
- an appetizer served before a meal
- bouffant
- being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing
- chemise
- A loosely fitting dress that hangs straight; a shift
- coiffure
- the arrangement of the hair
- flamboyant
- marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
- coup de grace
- a deathblow delivered to end the misery of a mortally wounded victim
- facade
- a false, superficial, or artificial appearance or effect
- foyer
- a large entrance or reception room or area
- milieu
- an environment or a setting
- silhouette
- an outline that appears dark against a light background
- sobriquet
- an affectionate or humorous nickname
- tour de force
- a feat of strength, skill, or ingenuity
- vis-a-vis
- face to face with; opposite to
- basso
- A bass singer, especially an operatic bass.
- baritone
- A male singer or voice with a range higher than a bass and lower than a tenor OR A valved brass instrument similar to but larger than the euphonium.
- tenor
- The highest natural adult male voice
- alto
- A low female singing voice; a contralto.
- contralto
- The lowest female voice or voice part, intermediate in range between soprano and tenor.
- soprano
- The highest singing voice of a woman or young boy.
- adagio
- A slow passage, movement, or work, especially one using adagio as the direction.
- grave
- In a slow and solemn manner.
- allegro
- In a quick, lively tempo, usually considered to be faster than allegretto but slower than presto.
- presto
- In a very fast tempo, usually considered to be faster than allegro but slower than prestissimo.
- crescendo
- A gradual increase, especially in the volume or intensity of sound in a passage.
- dolce
- In a gentle and sweet manner.
- forte
- In a loud, forceful manner.
- fortissimo
- In a very loud manner.
- a cappella
- Without instrumental accompaniment.
- staccato
- Cut short crisply; detached
- vibrato
- A tremulous or pulsating effect produced in an instrumental or vocal tone by minute and rapid variations in pitch.
- aria
- A solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, as in an opera.
- concerto
- A composition for an orchestra and one or more solo instruments, typically in three movements.
- duet
- A composition for two voices or two instruments.
- intermezzo
- A short movement separating the major sections of a lengthy composition or work.
- opera
- A creative work, especially a musical composition numbered to designate the order of a composer's works.
- solo
- A composition or passage for an individual voice or instrument, with or without accompaniment.
- cameo
- A gem or shell carved in relief, especially one in which the raised design and the background consist of layers of contrasting colors. OR A brief appearance of a prominent actor, as in a single scene of a motion picture
- chiaroscuro
- The technique of using light and shade in pictorial representation.
- cupola
- A cylindrical shaft type of blast furnace used for remelting metals, usually iron, before casting OR A vaulted roof or ceiling.
- fresco
- The art of painting on fresh, moist plaster with pigments dissolved in water.
- intaglio
- A figure or design carved into or beneath the surface of hard metal or stone.