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bronze, in metallurgy
(Encyclopedia) bronze, in metallurgy, alloy of copper, tin, zinc, phosphorus, and sometimes small amounts of other elements. Bronzes are harder than brasses. Most are produced by melting the copper…Cancer, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia) Cancer [Lat.,=the crab], in astronomy, constellation lying on the ecliptic (the sun's apparent path through the heavens) between Gemini and Leo; it is a constellation of the zodiac. It…cancer, in medicine
(Encyclopedia) cancer, in medicine, common term for neoplasms, or tumors, that are malignant. Like benign tumors, malignant tumors do not respond to body mechanisms that limit cell growth. Unlike…cane, in botany
(Encyclopedia) cane, in botany, name for the hollow or woody, usually slender and jointed stems of plants (particularly rattan and other bamboos) and for various tall grasses, e.g., sugarcane,…canon, in Christianity
(Encyclopedia) canon, in Christianity, in the Roman Catholic Church, decrees of church councils are usually called canons; since the Council of Trent the expression has been especially reserved to…canon, in music
(Encyclopedia) canon, in music, a type of counterpoint employing the strictest form of imitation. All the voices of a canon have the same melody, beginning at different times. Successive entrances…Canopus, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia) Canopus, in astronomy, 2d brightest star in the sky, located in the constellation Carina, which is part of the ancient constellation Argo Navis; Bayer designation α Carinae; 1992…canzone, in literature
(Encyclopedia) canzonecanzonekäntsôˈnā [key] or canzonacanzona–nä [key], in literature, Italian term meaning lyric or song. It is used to designate such various literary forms as Provençal troubadour…canzone, in music
(Encyclopedia) canzone or canzona, in music, a type of instrumental music in Italy in the 16th and 17th cent. The term had previously been given to strophic songs for five or six voices; usually the…capital, in architecture
(Encyclopedia) CE5 A. Types of capitals B. Parts of a capital capital, in architecture, the crowning member of a column, pilaster, or pier. It acts as the bearing member beneath the lintel or…Trending
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