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Topic: Art

bacchius

IPA: /ˈbæk.i.əs/

KK: /ˈbæk.i.əs/

noun

Definition: A type of metrical foot in poetry that consists of one short syllable followed by two long syllables, or sometimes two long syllables followed by a short one.

Example: In classical poetry, the bacchius is used to create a specific rhythm and flow.

bach

IPA: /bæk/

KK: /bæk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To live by oneself and manage a household without a partner, typically as a single man.

Example: After his friends got married, he decided to bach and enjoy his independence.

noun

Definition: A small house or cottage, often used for vacations or weekends.

Example: They spent the summer at their bach by the lake.

backcloth

IPA: /ˈbækˌklɔθ/

KK: /ˈbækˌklɔθ/

noun

Definition: A piece of cloth used as a background for a scene, often in theater or photography.

Example: The stage was decorated with a beautiful backcloth that set the mood for the play.

backdrop

IPA: //ˈbækdrɒp//

KK: /ˈbækˌdrɒp/

noun

Definition: A large piece of cloth or material that is hung at the back of a stage to create a background for a performance or event.

Example: The theater used a beautiful backdrop of a sunset for the play.

background

IPA: /ˈbækɡraʊnd/

KK: /ˈbækˌɡraʊnd/

noun

Definition: The area behind the main subject in a picture or scene, or the circumstances that form the context for an event.

Example: The mountains in the background made the photo look stunning.

verb

Definition: To provide context or additional information about something.

Example: The teacher decided to background the students on the history of the project before starting.

backlighting

IPA: /ˈbækˌlaɪtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbækˌlaɪtɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The lighting that comes from behind a subject, making the edges bright while the front is darker.

Example: The photographer used backlighting to create a dramatic effect in the portrait.

verb

Definition: To illuminate something from behind, creating a silhouette effect or enhancing visibility.

Example: The photographer used backlighting to make the subject stand out against the sunset.

backlot

IPA: /ˈbækˌlɒt/

KK: /ˈbækˌlɑt/

noun

Definition: An area in a film studio where outdoor scenes are filmed, often featuring large sets that can be reused for different productions.

Example: The director took the crew to the backlot to show them the western town set they would be using for the film.

backstage

IPA: /ˈbækˌsteɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈbækˌsteɪdʒ/

adjective

Definition: Related to the area behind the stage in a theater, where the audience cannot see, often used for private activities or operations.

Example: The actors prepared their costumes backstage before the show started.

adverb

Definition: In or toward the area behind the stage in a theater, where actors prepare and change costumes.

Example: The actors waited backstage before their performance began.

backstitch

IPA: //ˈbækˌstɪtʃ//

KK: /ˈbækˌstɪtʃ/

noun

Definition: A type of sewing stitch that creates a solid line by overlapping stitches, with the needle inserted at the midpoint of the previous stitch.

Example: She used a backstitch to ensure the seam was strong and durable.

backstory

IPA: /ˈbækˌstɔːri/

KK: /ˈbækˌstɔri/

noun

Definition: A story that explains the events or experiences that happened before the main story, often used to give background to characters or situations in literature, film, or drama.

Example: The author included a detailed backstory for the main character to help readers understand her motivations.

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