Sequence

The design principle that the arrangement of page elements or the layout pattern can direct the reader's attention in a particular direction or to a specific order of items, by ...

sequence

Music; General music

Restatement of an idea or motive at a different pitch level.

sequence

Education; SAT vocabulary

The order in which a number or persons, things, or events follow one another in space or time.

sequencing

Economy; Economics

Shorthand for implementing economic reforms in the right order. In recent years, this has become a hot topic in development economics. Some economists argue that introducing the ...

chassé

Sports; Gymnastics

A dance movement of the feet which gives the impression of one foot chasing the other, often used as a lead-up to a leap.

coupé

Sports; Gymnastics

A ballet term whose literal meaning is to cut. It is a ballet dance movement that calls for the non-support foot to be pulled sharply off the floor and placed with a pointed toe ...

Dawes

Sports; Gymnastics

An uneven bar skill named after Dominique Dawes. It is a back giant with 1 ½ turn in the handstand. It has been rated by the FIG as a D level skill. Its FIG number is 4.403.

demi-plié

Sports; Gymnastics

Literally translated to a small bend. This is a fundamental ballet movement that calls for the knees, to bend in perfect alignment over the toes with the feet flat on the floor ...

développé

Sports; Gymnastics

This is a ballet and gymnastics dance movement. A développé is done by drawing the toe of the gesture leg (which bends at the knee and hip) up the front, side, or back of the ...

Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG)

Sports; Gymnastics

The international and Olympic governing body of competitive gymnastics. The FIG is recognized by the International Olympic Committee and is responsible for the governance of the ...

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Summer

The warmest of the four temperate seasons, between spring and autumn. At the summer solstice, the days are longest and the nights are shortest, with ...