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Definition of Animato The Italian musical term animato is an indication to play in an animated manner, to play with excitement and spirit, literally “animated.” Also Known As: en animant (Fr); animez (Fr) fröhlich (Ger) Pronunciation: anih-mah’-doe (U.S.), ah-nee-mah’-toe Definition of Animato The Italian musical term animato is an indication to play in an animated manner, to play with excitement and spirit, literally “animated.” Also Known As: en animant (Fr); animez (Fr) fröhlich (Ger)...

Castanets are a member of a very old family of musical instruments that has been found on every civilized continent, with some examples dating back 10,000 years. The “modern” style of castanets probably originated with the Phoenicians, who passed it on to the Iberians, who called them “crusmata.” Their descendants evolved the instrument and have kept it in use continuously for the last 2500 years or so. Etymology The Spanish word for castanets is castanuelas, derived from castana, meaning “chestnut” or “hazel”—castanets were traditionally carved from these woods....

Whenever you apply for a job, your written application and cover letter will be the first point of contact with a prospective employer. That means that your cover letter should be a polished and professional as possible, so as to make a positive impression. Imagine the letter being read in Human Resources, passed along to the hiring manager and shared with the team you’d like to join. If the letter doesn’t put you in the best possible light, it’s not doing its job....

Even though experience should count as a big plus when you’re job searching, it’s not necessarily an asset these days. In fact, the older you are, the longer it can take, and the more difficult it can be to find a job. ​You can’t change your age, but you can update your wardrobe and hairstyle, which can go a long way toward presenting a more youthful image. You can strategically write your resume and cover letter, but you can’t change the basic facts - your actual age and your employment history are etched in stone....

Fred Couples is one of the most popular golfers of his era, with fans and with his fellow golfers. His pro career spans from the 1980s and to the Champions Tour in the 21st century. Couples’ hallmarks are an easygoing manner and one of the smoothest swing tempos in golf. Fast Facts: Fred Couples Occupation: Professional golferNicknames: “Boom Boom” and “Freddie Cool"Born: October 3, 1959 in Seattle WashingtonParents: Tom and Violet CouplesKey Accomplishments: Winner of the 1992 Masters, PGA Tour Player of the Year in 1991 and 1992, three-time captain of United States Presidents Cup team....

Though many see it as a modern problem, the hockey fight has been part of the game since the rules of the sport were first written in the 1800s. The NHL issues long suspensions for extreme on-ice assaults, but those penalties usually apply to players who attack with their sticks, or those who go after an unwilling or unaware opponent. A fistfight between two willing combatants has long been accepted as a “natural” part of hockey, a tactic for motivating teammates, and a strategy for intimidating opponents....

Your value proposition must be relevant to your target market. This means your target market must be identified and clearly defined. In my experience, it’s not uncommon for a business to have to refocus and revisit their targeting, especially if it was not clearly identified in the beginning stages of business. It’s important in this process to find the right balance when defining your target market in a way that causes your audience to recognize that you are talking specifically to them....

Children’s books are one of the most enjoyable and profitable niches an aspiring author can write in and it’s one of the most popular ways to make money online. Not only that, but it’s easy to convert your book into a print version and sell print books on demand, avoiding the need to spend money buying inventory and running the risk of having print books going unsold. You will need to download Kindle’s Kids’ Book Creator software to help you create the illustrated kids books that are in demand today....

Diesel engines do not have spark plugs or ignition system of any kind, so it is up to the glow plugs to get it going when the engine is cold or it’s cold outside. As a result, Diesel glow plugs live a hard life and thus must occasionally be replaced. Diesel glow plugs are subject to extreme temperature changes and high combustion pressures. Since a diesel engine may have as many as 10 glow plugs, one for each cylinder, you may not notice when one goes bad, but if three or more go bad, you will notice the engine has become very difficult to start....

Using a correctly sized ski pole is imperative to successful skiing. The wrong size of ski pole will offset your skiing stance and can jeopardize your safety. Ski poles that are too short force you to reach too far forward and thus tire you out. Ski poles that are too long feel awkward and unwieldy. Measuring for the right size takes less than a minute. Sizing Downhill Ski Poles Place your arms at your sides and bend them at your elbows so your forearms are parallel with the floor (arms forming a 90-degree angle)....

Known To His Parents As: Shawn Corey Carter Born: December 4th, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York Interesting Facts About Jay-Z: Jay-Z is the fourth child in his family. He has two sisters: Michelle (a.k.a. Mickey), an employee at Rocawear and Andrea (or Annie), a corrections officer at Riker’s Island Prison. He also has a brother, Eric, who resides in upstate New York. Jay-Z In His Own Words: “Be fluid. Treat each project differently....

Seattle’s open mic circuit is growing by the minute. Seattle has a burgeoning folk and roots music scene, and you can find plenty of opportunities to join not only open mic nights but also community jam sessions, song circles, hootenannies and song swaps. Here’s a guide to the open mic scene in my hometown of Seattle, Wash. Sunday Conor Byrne PubBallard (7 PM sign-up, 7:30 PM start)This old Irish pub in the heart of Seattle’s historic Ballard Ave....

Typically, any conviction prior to joining the military (drug or alcohol related) will be disqualifying and require a moral waiver to proceed with the recruitment process. Official Position The United States Military does not condone the illegal or improper use of drugs or alcohol. It is the Department of Defense’s stated contention that illegal drug use and abuse of alcohol, among other things: Is against the lawViolates the high standards of behavior and performance expected of a member of the United States Armed ForcesIs damaging to physical, mental, and psychological healthJeopardizes the safety of the individual and others...

The U.S Bureau of Transportation Statistics reports more than 36,000,000,000 miles are traveled by rail in any given year. Whether carrying freight or folks, trains are a hugely significant means of moving goods and people where they need to go. Of course, someone has to make sure such an important mode of transportation is safe and secure, which is why rail companies like CSX hire railroad police officers and railroad special agents....

In modern automobiles, the engine control module (ECM) does more than run the engine. Using numerous sensors and actuators, the ECM fine-tunes engine operation to extract the most power from every drop of fuel. Besides improving power output and overall efficiency, this also reduces emissions – an efficient engine is cleaner. Still, there is more to emissions reduction than fuel economy. The evaporative emissions control system (EVAP) controls hydrocarbon (HC) emissions, that is, raw fuel vapors....

A suspended chord—abbreviated sus on music sheets and tabs—is a musical chord which is a variation on the major or minor triads. Suspended fourths are abbreviated [key] “sus” [type of suspension], so a suspended second in G is abbreviated Gsus2, and a suspended fourth in C major is Csus4. In contrast to major and minor chords (“resolved” chords), suspended chords are “unresolved” chords, which types also include diminished and augmented. Suspended chords are one way musicians communicate and listeners hear sensory dissonance....

01 of 16 Families Come In All Shapes and Sizes Via reddit u/dbarefoot. Families can even be cat-sized and shaped, if you happen to be a cat lady (not that there’s anything wrong with that!). We’ve all seen those stick family window decals on the back of the old family truckster at the grocery store or dropping off the kids at the local elementary school. Frankly, most of them are pretty lame....

If you can read sheet music then the likelihood of seeing the Italian word allegro at some point as an indicator for you to speed up the tempo has appeared before your eyes. It is one of the more common speed markings you will come across in music composition. The Tempo of Music Allegro is an indication to sing, play an instrument or conduct music in a quick, lively tempo. Tempo is the speed or pace of a given song or section of music, indicating how fast or slow you should play the music....

To “skull” the ball, or to hit a “skulled shot,” means to contact the golf ball with the leading edge of the iron or wedge. Skulling is a synonym, in other words, for “blading the shot” or “hitting it thin,” although skull is typically a term reserved for the more egregious types of those mishits. (Note that a common misspelling of “skull” in its golf context is “scull” or “sculling.”)...

01 of 20 “Pon De Replay” (2005) For Rihanna, it all began with the island dance sounds of “Pon de Replay.” It was one of three songs included on her initial demo sent to record labels. The translation of the phrase from Bajan Creole is, “Play it again.” Jay-Z was the first executive to respond to the demo and Rihanna was soon signed to Def Jam. The song was a major hit climbing to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the dance chart in the US....