How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
part brass rags — (naut sl) To quarrel • • • Main Entry: ↑part … Useful english dictionary
brass — /bras / (say brahs) noun 1. a durable, malleable, and ductile yellow alloy, consisting essentially of copper and zinc. 2. a utensil, ornament, or other article made of brass. 3. Machinery a bearing, bush, or the like. 4. the group of musical… …
Glossary of nautical terms — This is a glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, many date from the 17th 19th century. See also Wiktionary s nautical terms, Category:Nautical terms, and Nautical metaphors in English. Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R … Wikipedia
Nonesuch Records discography — This is a Nonesuch Records discography, organized by catalog number. Contents 1 Catalog number legend 2 Discography 2.1 Nonesuch 2.2 Explorer Series … Wikipedia
jazz — jazzer, n. /jaz/, n. 1. music originating in New Orleans around the beginning of the 20th century and subsequently developing through various increasingly complex styles, generally marked by intricate, propulsive rhythms, polyphonic ensemble… … Universalium
Ragtime — Infobox Music genre bgcolor=goldenrod color=white name=Ragtime (music) stylistic origins=Cakewalk, Jig, March cultural origins=1890s: US instruments=Mainly piano, sometimes banjo popularity=1900s, 1910s, 1970s derivatives=Stride, Novelty piano,… … Wikipedia
Maple Leaf Rag — First edition cover of Maple Leaf Rag . The Maple Leaf Rag (copyright registered 18 September 1899)[1] is an early ragtime musical composition for piano composed by Scott Joplin. It was one of Joplin s early works, and is one of th … Wikipedia
papermaking — [pā′pər māk΄iŋ] n. the making of paper papermaker n. * * * pa·per·mak·ing (pāʹpər mā kĭng) n. The process or craft of making paper. paʹper·mak er n. * * * Introduction formation of a matted or felted sheet, usually of cellulose fibres,… … Universalium
Jazz — For other uses, see Jazz (disambiguation). Jazz Stylistic origins: Blues • Folk • March • Ragtime … Wikipedia
Dan Welcher — (born March 2, 1948) is an American composer, conductor, and music educator. Contents 1 Biography 2 List of works 2.1 Orchestra 2.2 Wind band … Wikipedia
