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concrete poetry a form of poetry in which the arrangement of words and phrases on the printed page is intended to convey a visual as well as poetic image.
musique concrète (French) tape-recorded sounds that are arranged in various combinations, sequences, and rhythmic patterns to create an artistic work.
precast concrete concrete that has been cast into form, as of a block, column, or bridge section, before being put in place.
prestressed concrete concrete reinforced with steel cables, wires, or the like, which have been embedded in it under tension and thus actively resist loads.
reinforced concrete concrete that contains steel bars or metal netting to increase its strength.