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The entry for "A Capella" defines it as a musical term indicating music for voices without accompaniment, or when the accompaniment is in octaves or unison. It also notes its equivalence to "all breve" as an indication of time [Passage 2]. In contrast, the entry for "Aarhus" describes it as a seaport and episcopal city in Denmark, providing geographical location, details about its significant buildings like a Gothic cathedral and a museum, its economic activities such as shipbuilding and manufacturing, its transportation connections by State Railroad and steamers, and its historical importance as an early Christian center. It also includes population figures for 1890 and 1901 [Passage 3].
This variation reveals that the scope of this reference work, *The New International Encyclopædia*, is broad, encompassing both specialized musical terminology and detailed geographical and demographic information about a city. The editorial decisions appear to favor providing a substantial amount of factual data for entries concerning places like Aarhus, while entries for musical terms like "A Capella" are more concise and focused on definition and usage within their specific field. The…
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← A Capella The New International Encyclopædia , Volume I A - Aristogoras A Capriccio Acapulco → Edition of 1905. See also A capriccio on Wikipedia ; and the disclaimer . 5048827 The New International Encyclopædia , Volume I A - Aristogoras — A Capriccio A CAPRICCIO, ä kȧ-prē′chō̇ (Ital.). At the caprice or pleasure of the performer, regarding both time and expression. A musical term.
Title: The Nature of Physical Theory (1936) by Percy Williams Bridgman ← The New International Encyclopædia ( 1902 ) edited by Daniel Coit Gilman , Harry Thurston Peck and Frank Moore Colby → related portals : Reference Works Shortcut : NIE Disclaimer for this project . 649467 The New International Encyclopædia Daniel Coit Gilman , Harry Thurston Peck and Frank Moore Colby Volumes This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published before January 1, 1931. This work may be in the public domain in countries and areas with longer native copyright terms that apply…
← Aargau The New International Encyclopædia , Volume I Aarhus Aaron (biblical) → Edition of 1905. See also Aarhus on Wikipedia ; and the disclaimer . 5038219 The New International Encyclopædia , Volume I — Aarhus AARHUS, a̤r′ho͞os . A seaport and episcopal city of Denmark, capital of the Amt of Aarhus, Jutland, situated on a bay of the Kattegat, in a fertile plain, 68 miles northeast of Fredericia ( Map: Denmark , D 2). It has a Gothic cathedral, whose erection was commenced in 1201, a museum, an exchange, and several banks. The inhabitants are engaged in shipbuilding and manufacturing. The…
← A Capriccio The New International Encyclopædia , Volume I A - Aristogoras Acapulco Acariasis → Edition of 1905. See also Acapulco on Wikipedia ; and the disclaimer . 5048828 The New International Encyclopædia , Volume I A - Aristogoras — Acapulco ACAPULCO, ä ′ kȧ-po͞ol′kō̇ (a corrupted abbreviation of the Latin name [ Portus ] Acquæ Pulchræ , [Port of] beautiful water). A town on the Pacific coast, in Guerrero, Mexico, 231 miles southwest of the City of Mexico, of which it was formerly the Pacific port, on account of the excellence of its harbor ( Map: Mexico , J 9). It was the chief…
← Aasvär The New International Encyclopædia , Volume I Aasvogel Ab → Edition of 1905. See also Vulture on Wikipedia ; and the disclaimer . 5038222 The New International Encyclopædia , Volume I — Aasvogel AASVOGEL, äs′fō̇-g𝑒l (South African Dutch, carrion-bird). Any of several South African vultures. ← Aasen, Ivar Andreas The New International Encyclopædia , Volume I Aasvär Aasvogel → Edition of 1905. See also Åsværet on Wikipedia ; and the disclaimer . 1450884 The New International Encyclopædia , Volume I — Aasvär AASVÄR, a̤s′vâr . Islands off Norway, about latitude 66° ( Map: Norway ,…
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- If you had to explain the *essence* of an encyclopedia to someone who has never seen one, what common features or goals would you highlight based on the diverse examples of "A Capella," "Aarhus," and "Aaron"?
- Beyond the literal definition, what deeper implications does the "public domain" status of this 1905 encyclopedia have for its accessibility and use today? How would you articulate this significance to a fellow student?
- Imagine you need to teach someone the difference between "A Capella" and "A Capriccio" using only analogies or real-world examples not found in the text. How would you simplify these musical concepts for a complete novice?
- Considering the publication date of 1905, how might the population statistics for Aarhus or the entry for Aaron (biblical) reflect the cultural and academic priorities of that era? What insights does this offer about knowledge itself?