The masthead of a newspaper or magazine is a list of information about the publication that is usually printed near the editorial page or inside cover. Every issue includes this information, making it simple for readers to see who is involved with the publication and where it is published. The term “masthead” is also sometimes … Read more
The majority of people are familiar with one of the two types of mouth organs. Some people may be surprised to learn that there are multiple types of musical instruments with the same name. People in North America are more likely to think of the mouth organ as a harmonica. The harmonica is a small … Read more
In a musical orchestra, groups are divided the type of instrument they play, as well as the sound and voice they produce. Woodwind and brass instruments are two distinct groups of wind instruments that are similar in some ways but widely recognized for their differences. For example, woodwind instruments are made of wood and … Read more
While discussing every genre of music available today would be unwieldy and nearly impossible, there are several major categories into which other subgenres may fall. The most popular of these music genres is rock and roll, which is an umbrella genre that encompasses a variety of different types of music. Classical, folk, jazz, R&B, blues, … Read more
A redemption theme is a fiction story paradigm that revolves around the main character’s fundamental moral arc from bad to good. The character will be less than whole and deeply flawed at the start of the story, which will reverberate throughout the character’s choices and actions. By the end of the story, the character will … Read more
Sugar art is a specialty in the candy and pastry industry that involves using sugar to create intricate shapes, scenes, textures, and patterns. Sugar art can be found in a variety of places, from wedding cakes to store windows, and is especially popular during the winter holiday season. Top-tier artisans compete in competitions to test … Read more
Artists who create contemporary works of art are known as contemporary artists. Contemporary art is a broad term that encompasses work created since World War II as well as work created within the last 20 years. Contemporary artists use a wide range of media and create a wide range of artwork. Virtual reality, video and … Read more
Techno is an electronic and dance music genre. It places a strong emphasis on rhythm and makes use of recent advances in music technology and production. It’s primarily an instrumental genre that relies heavily on DJ mixes. Techno is a genre of electronic music that originated in the 1980s in and around Detroit, Michigan, and … Read more
Wedging is a technique for preparing clay for working. Clay that has not been wedged will have an uneven texture, making it difficult to work with and potentially causing problems as it is worked and fired. In some cases, unwedged clay will explode in the kiln, destroying many of the pieces that are fired with … Read more
An opera is a theatrical production that incorporates elements of dance, music, and theater. Almost all of the dialogue is either sung or spoken in a pitched tone. Opera composers usually start with a libretto, or “little book,” which is a written script of the storyline. The libretto could be an entirely new story or … Read more