| arr.2 |
abbreviation of "arrangement," the act of putting things in order, esp. the adaptation of a piece of music for a particular style of performance. |
| arrangement |
the adaptation of a piece of music for a particular style of performance. [1/6 definitions] |
| binding |
a decorative or protective strip of fabric fastened to the edge of a piece of clothing, curtain, or the like. [1/6 definitions] |
| cog3 |
a projection on the end of a piece of wood that, when engaged with an indentation on another piece of wood, creates a joint. [1/2 definitions] |
| conduct |
to direct (a musical group or the playing of a piece of music). [1/10 definitions] |
| double bar |
two heavy vertical lines on a musical staff used to indicate the end of a piece or of a major subdivision of a piece. |
| draft |
a preliminary sketch of a piece of writing; rough draft. [1/18 definitions] |
| fag end |
the last or worst part of something, esp. the worn-out or frayed end of a piece of cloth or rope. |
| frontage |
the front part of a piece of land or other property. [1/2 definitions] |
| heading |
a word, phrase, or the like at the top or front of a piece of writing; title; caption. [1/3 definitions] |
| indicator |
an instrument such as a gauge, meter, or dial that shows the performance of a piece of equipment. [1/3 definitions] |
| keynote |
in music, the note defining the basic tonality of a piece or section of a piece; tonic. [1/3 definitions] |
| landscape |
to alter the appearance of a piece of land by changing its contours, planting trees and shrubs, and the like. [1/5 definitions] |
| patch pocket |
a pocket made by sewing a piece of shaped material to the outside of a piece of clothing. |
| plaster cast |
a copy or mold of a piece of sculpture that is produced in plaster of Paris. [1/2 definitions] |
| reading |
an interpretation, through performance, of a piece of music or a character in a drama. [1/8 definitions] |
| rough draft |
a rough or preliminary sketch of a piece of writing, or a version still subject to revision. |
| scarf2 |
the notched end of a piece of timber cut so it may be overlapped and joined with another piece. [1/4 definitions] |
| signature |
a sign used to indicate the key or tempo of a piece of music. [1/4 definitions] |
| special delivery |
a postal service that guarantees, for a fee, the delivery of a piece of mail by messenger. |
| straight pin |
a pin made of a piece of stiff steel wire about one or two inches long, with a sharp point at one end and a small head at the other, used chiefly in sewing. |