Word: tone
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...which we consider clearer and more exciting than any other, consists in treating every part in a play, though it be only a line, as if it were all important, thus making the production a powerful and composite whole, without any weak lines to mar the high and exciting tone maintained throughout...
...argued that good bell music benefits the listener, even though he may not know it, but such an attitude smacks of paternalism. Besides, the University with candor worthy of the Veritas on its seal confesses that the Lowell House bells are not tuned in "any recognizable tone sequence...
...emotional intensity displayed in his work. The superb colour of the artist and his delicate touch are, perhaps, the most striking elements in his work. Using a special hand made Japanese paper for his water colours, he produces a soft delicate quality that is perfectly consistent with the subtle tone relations that are far more important to the eye than the subjects portrayed are to the mind. Colour is handled with perfect taste and design is thoroughly personal. Unlike so many of the moderns who imitate the great French masters of the late nineteenth century, Zerbe is thoroughly original, thoroughly...
...sooner had the office been opened in the morning than a frenzied call was received from one of Boston's super news-hawks, the always alert type, eager for a raise in pay because he had found a good story. This young worthy in a harassed tone cried out that he had been calling the Botanical Garden, the Biological Institute, and the Arnold Arboretum, trying to find out what new construction was going on at the Herbarium. He pointed out that they all denied the construction of any "large fire-proof building" to preserve classified specimens, and in the same...
...Roosevelt does not do it Sunday, business will become more certain that he is swinging to the left. The sniping of which he complains will develop into a fusillade. Thus it would be wise if he gives definite indication of what he intends to do. A conservative tone may enable business to benefit from the world recovery which is underway. A radical toss will at least let them know what he is doing and a definite program will show the country what to expect. His big job Sunday is to restore, confidence by revealing what is in his mind...