Jazz (word) — That Funny Jas Band From Dixieland , 1916 sheet music cover. Alternative spellings such as jass , jas and even jasz were seen until 1918. The origin of the word jazz is one of the most sought after word origins in modern American English. The… … Wikipedia
music — musicless, adj. /myooh zik/, n. 1. an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color. 2. the tones or sounds employed, occurring in single line (melody) or… … Universalium
Gramophone record — A 12 inch (30 cm) 33⅓ rpm record (left), a 7 inch 45 rpm record (right), and a CD (above) A gramophone record, commonly known as a phonograph record (in American English), vinyl record (in reference to vinyl, the material most commonly used after … Wikipedia
Charter School of Wilmington — Address 100 N. DuPont Road Wilmington, Delaware, 19807 USA Coordinates … Wikipedia
Chris Chaney — This article is about Chris Chaney, bass player of Jane s Addiction. For the lead singer/guitarist of The Living End, see Chris Cheney. Chris Chaney Birth name Chris Chaney Born June 14, 1970 (1970 06 14) (age 41) Genres … Wikipedia
Nobel Prizes — ▪ 2009 Introduction Prize for Peace The 2008 Nobel Prize for Peace was awarded to Martti Ahtisaari, former president (1994–2000) of Finland, for his work over more than 30 years in settling international disputes, many involving ethnic,… … Universalium
Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… … Universalium
Phenix Horns — Infobox musical artist Name = Phenix Horns Img capt = Background = group or band Origin = flagicon|USA Chicago, Illinois / USA Instruments = brass Genre = funk / jazz / pop / soul / R B Formed = 1976 Years active = Label = ARC / Columbia Records… … Wikipedia
Cornell University — Cornell redirects here. For other uses, see Cornell (disambiguation). Cornell University Emblem of Cornell University Motto I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study … Wikipedia
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