Word: effective
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VIII. EXPRESSION.Our discussion of the mental facts of which music consists has up to this point been confined to the sphere of the auditory perceptions. We have inquired into the sensational basis of music and have considered also the contribution of the imagination of tone to musical effect. But music is more than a fact of hearing; it is a power in the soul of the hearer. We can almost never listen to beautiful textures of notes without being moved and set dreaming by them. These effects upon the emotional and imaginative natures are often regarded as the element...
Geological Conference. Papers by Mr. L. H. Davis, "Iron Ores;" Mr. J. R. Finlay, "On the Mineral Deposits of Leadville, Colorado;" Dr. T. W. Harris, "On the Effect of Ice in Neutralizing Wave Erosion. Geological Laboratory...
Motions were made in order concerning changes in the events at the spring games. The question of introducing the 56 pound weight into the programme of games was brought up, and a motion to that effect was lost. A call of the roll showed that the 56 pound weight was not included in the games of any of the colleges...
...similar change to that which some of those who oppose the three year plan here have proposed. It would not have the same effect as the change which the faculty favor, although it would practically mean a three year course. Such a change at Harvard would lower the standard of the degree very materially inasmuch as a man could secure his degree for fourteen courses instead of eighteen as at present. The Harvard faculty proposes no such radical reduction in the requirement for the degree. If it be said that the work done in the professional school does count some...
Geological Conference. Papers by Mr. L. H. Davis, "Iron Ores;" Mr. J. R. Finlay, "On the Mineral Deposits of Leadville, Colorado;" Dr. T. W. Harris, "On the Effect of Ice in Neutralizing Wave Erosion. Geological Laboratory...