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DECORATIVE BAND [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-07-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Percussion Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- decorative ring
1, record 1, English, decorative%20ring
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- decorative band 2, record 1, English, decorative%20band
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The larger of the two bells dates from 1870 and has a diameter of about 60 cm. It is decorated as follows : below a moulding wire, on the front, there is a decorative band with flower motifs... 2, record 1, English, - decorative%20ring
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à percussion
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rinceau
1, record 1, French, rinceau
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les rinceaux sont les décorations des cloches. [Les plus répandus sont les] rinceaux à feuilles de palmette, bien que toutes sortes de végétaux [soient] admis. Les rinceaux sont toujours fondus dans la masse. On les réalise grâce à une matrice à cire perdue. [...] Les lignes simples sont des cordons. 1, record 1, French, - rinceau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de percusión
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cenefa
1, record 1, Spanish, cenefa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La cabeza o corona de la campana está decorada por una cenefa de motivos vegetales con apariencias de cepas, entrelazados los sarmientos formando una especie de arcuaciones, apoyadas en un cordón. 1, record 1, Spanish, - cenefa
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-06-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Architecture
- Architectural Styles
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rib
1, record 2, English, rib
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A projecting band on a ceiling or vault, usually structural but sometimes purely decorative, separating the cells of a groined vault. 2, record 2, English, - rib
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At a later period the ribs are introduced, at first square, then plain half-rounds then moulded, as in Peterborough Cathedral, A.D. 1117-1143, and they gradually change their form until they almost imperceptibly assume the character of Early English work. 3, record 2, English, - rib
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Architecture
- Styles en architecture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- nervure
1, record 2, French, nervure
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forte moulure saillante, souvent composée qui délimite les voûtains ou quartiers d'une voûte (surtout voûte d'ogives gothique, dont les nervures se prolongent souvent jusqu'à la base des piliers). 2, record 2, French, - nervure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des nervures plus fines, parfaitement dessinées, supportent quatre compartiments triangulaires, quatre légers «voûtains», véritables voies de pierre dont un moindre poids et une moindre poussée réduisent les risques d'effondrement. 3, record 2, French, - nervure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arquitectura
- Estilos arquitectónicos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- nervadura
1, record 2, Spanish, nervadura
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elemento constructivo plano o curvo que sirve de soporte de un arco o bóveda. 1, record 2, Spanish, - nervadura
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Curtains and Blinds
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cornice
1, record 3, English, cornice
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A decorative band of metal or wood used to conceal curtain fixtures. 2, record 3, English, - cornice
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A group of windows can be unified by a cornice or valance. A cornice is a horizontal band of wood or fabric-covered wood placed across the tops of windows to cover curtain and drapery edges and rod. A valance is similar but is made of a strip of fabric or fabric-covered wood. 3, record 3, English, - cornice
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Rideaux et stores
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- boîte à rideau
1, record 3, French, bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20rideau
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- galerie 1, record 3, French, galerie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boîte à rideaux. Ouvrage de menuiserie encadrant le haut de la fenêtre, destiné à dissimuler les tringles et la partie supérieure des rideaux, et pouvant être orné d'un bandeau ou d'une cantonnière. 1, record 3, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20rideau
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bandeau : Bande de toile semi-rigide, décorée ou non, allant d'un mur à l'autre, dissimulant le jeu de tringles fixé sur la galerie et le montage des rideaux. 1, record 3, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20rideau
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Lambrequin : Bande d'étoffe pendante à festons, parfois garnie de franges, de houppes ou de glands, servant à décorer une galerie de fenêtre [...]. 1, record 3, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20rideau
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1987-12-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Decorative Arts
- Jewellery
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- piercing
1, record 4, English, piercing
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of producing a decorative effect by cutting away the metal of a flat band or surface... 1, record 4, English, - piercing
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The work is done with mechanical tools or by the aid of saws and files. 1, record 4, English, - piercing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Arts décoratifs divers
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- repercé
1, record 4, French, reperc%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé décoratif consistant à découper des motifs suivants des contours tracés d'avance. 2, record 4, French, - reperc%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'usage de certains objets nécessitant des parties ajourées, les orfèvres ont mis au point la technique du «repercé» (...). C'est évidemment pour permettre l'écoulement du sucre en poudre que les saupoudroirs (...) sont ainsi fabriqués. 1, record 4, French, - reperc%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
désigne également le résultat obtenu. 2, record 4, French, - reperc%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-04-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Symbols, Motifs and Ornaments (Arts)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- evolute spiral band
1, record 5, English, evolute%20spiral%20band
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a decorative band, consisting of a continuous undulating series of spirals, sometimes combined with leaf and flower motifs... 1, record 5, English, - evolute%20spiral%20band
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Symboles, motifs et ornements (Arts)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- postes
1, record 5, French, postes
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ornement sculptural en forme d'enroulements successifs de la même moulure. 1, record 5, French, - postes
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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