New: wordofthedayAll contenthive-129948hive-196917krsteemhive-183959photographyhive-180932zzanhive-166405hive-144064uncommonlabhive-185836bitcoinhive-183397hive-188619hive-150122krsuccesshive-124908hive-145157lifehive-101145hive-139150hive-109690hive-184714hive-167213TrendingNewHotLikersreal-reviews (34)in wordoftheday • 3 years agoMercurial#Mercurial: (Adjective) Volatile, Unpredictable, Fickle Example: He was said to have a mercurial temperament, and was prone to unpredictable changes of mood.real-reviews (34)in wordoftheday • 3 years agoRAMBUNCTIOUS Another great word to add to your everyday vocabulary.#adjective noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline Example: Those rambunctious kids were making so much noise that we couldn't hear the speaker.artopium (66)in wordoftheday • 5 years agoLet me know if you think this is fairI'm being downvoted for no other reason than @themarkymark doesn't like my word of the day. If you think this is fair let me know and I'll stop. At first he said it was because I used…artopium (66)in wordoftheday • 5 years agoArt Word of the Day: ChopTerm: Chop Definition: An impression made by an artist's or another person's seal, traditionally used as a kind of signature in the Far East. These seals have usually been made in square…artopium (66)in wordoftheday • 5 years agoArt Word of the Day: BeretTerm: Beret Definition: A round, soft brimless tam (hat). It fits snugly, and is often worn angled to one side. It has long been a traditional mode of head-covering throughout Europe, and now…artopium (66)in wordoftheday • 5 years agoMusic Word of the Day: Primitive musicTerm: Primitive music Definition: Music of indigenous people, or music created or produced naturally in a particular region (typically non-Western). Although called primitive music, it can be…artopium (66)in wordoftheday • 5 years agoArt Word of the Day: Zinc whiteTerm: Zinc white Definition: White formed from zinc oxide, giving pure cool cover. In oil it needs much medium, and has some tendency to crack. In watercolor it's known as Chinese white.Also see…artopium (66)in wordoftheday • 5 years agoMusic Word of the Day: PlainchantTerm: Plainchant Definition: type of medieval church music consisting of a single line of unaccompanied vocal melody in free rhythm, with no regular bar lengths. As Gregorian chant, plainsong…artopium (66)in wordoftheday • 5 years agoArt Word of the Day: Androgyny and androgynousTerm: Androgyny and androgynous Definition: Having both male and female characteristics or qualities. The use of androgynous figures in mythology is widespread. In Greek mythology, for example…artopium (66)in wordoftheday • 5 years agoMusic Word of the Day: AllemandTerm: Allemand Definition: a slow dance movement which originated in Germany but then, during the baroque period, became established as the first movement of a suite. also refers to a specific…artopium (66)in wordoftheday • 5 years agoArt Word of the Day: Axonometric projectionTerm: Axonometric projection Definition: In mechanical drawing, includes isometric, dimetric, and trimetric projection. Axonometric projection is used to represent three-dimensional objects, not…artopium (66)in wordoftheday • 5 years agoArt Word of the Day: DefinitionTerm: Definition Definition: Definition is the act of conveying fundamental character, while being very specific, clear, and concise. Although it may be a statement expressing the essential…artopium (66)in wordoftheday • 5 years agoArt Word of the Day: American numismatic societyTerm: American numismatic society Definition: Founded in 1858 by a group of collectors sharing their interest in American coins and medals, AMS became a preservation and documentation…artopium (66)in wordoftheday • 5 years agoMusic Word of the Day: BiancaTerm: Bianca Definition: An Italian term for half note.See also [Am.] half note; [Br.] Minim; [Fr.] Blanche; [Ger.] Halbe or [Ger.] Halbenote; [It.] Minima or [It.] Bianca; [Sp.] Blanca.…artopium (66)in wordoftheday • 5 years agoArt Word of the Day: Gothic art and architectureTerm: Gothic art and architecture Definition: A style of architecture and art dominate in Europe from the 12th to the 15th century, Gothic architecture features pointed arches, ribbed vaults…artopium (66)in wordoftheday • 5 years agoMusic Word of the Day: Florid organumTerm: Florid organum Definition: (Aquitainian or melismatic organum) A twelfth-century polyphonic composition based on plainchant in which a new ornate voice is added above the original…artopium (66)in wordoftheday • 5 years agoArt Word of the Day: Concrete artTerm: Concrete art Definition: A term invented in 1930, it references abstract art based on geometry, form and color and not nature. In other words, the art is an independent object, divorced…artopium (66)in wordoftheday • 5 years agoArt Word of the Day: Cold pressedTerm: Cold pressed Definition: Watercolor paper that is Cold Pressed (CP) or 'Not' Pressed (NP) has mildly rough texture. It takes color smoothly but the tooth allows for slight irregularities…artopium (66)in wordoftheday • 5 years agoMusic Word of the Day: BrevisTerm: Brevis Definition: Latin for short. At the begining of mensural notation in the 13th century, the brevis (or breve) was the indication for the short note value as opposed to the longa…artopium (66)in wordoftheday • 5 years agoArt Word of the Day: ReadabilityTerm: Readability Definition: In typography and any written text, the degree to which it is legible. In any text, very rarely is the need to convey a style more important than it is to…
