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GAME MASTER [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-11-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Arts (General)
- Games and Toys (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- video game artist
1, record 1, English, video%20game%20artist
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As gaming systems grew more powerful and made the leap from 2-dimensions to full-color 3D [three-dimensional], the video game artist's job became too much for one person to handle. Now, the job that was once done by a single artist has fragmented into many different art specialties, each with its own suite of tools and techniques that take a lifetime to master. 1, record 1, English, - video%20game%20artist
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Arts (Généralités)
- Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- artiste de jeux vidéo
1, record 1, French, artiste%20de%20jeux%20vid%C3%A9o
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un artiste de jeux vidéo a plusieurs fonctions, dont l'application de textures aux éléments visuels, l'ajout d'effets de lumière et d'ombrage puis la recherche de référence et autres ressources pour créer des personnages de jeux vidéo réalistes. L'artiste de jeux vidéo est aussi chargé de créer des images 2D [bidimensionnelles] et 3D [tridimensionnelles] de personnages, de véhicules, de décors et d'objets que les animateurs utilisent par la suite. 1, record 1, French, - artiste%20de%20jeux%20vid%C3%A9o
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-06-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
- Disabled Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wheelchair tennis
1, record 2, English, wheelchair%20tennis
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wheelchair tennis is tennis.... The rules of the game(with the exception of the 2 bounce rule), the fundamental tactics and techniques as well as the physical and mental preparations applied to coaching able-bodied players all transfer over to wheelchair tennis. The major new skill a tennis coach has to master is teaching mobility. Being able to move a wheelchair around the tennis court in the most efficient way mirrors the footwork an able-bodied player needs to master in order to maximize his/her tennis game. 2, record 2, English, - wheelchair%20tennis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Competition in wheelchair tennis is held in singles and doubles and is comprised of two sport classes. The open class is for athletes with lower limb impairment, while the quad class is for those with additional upper limb impairment. 3, record 2, English, - wheelchair%20tennis
Record 2, Key term(s)
- wheel-chair tennis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
- Sports adaptés
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tennis en fauteuil roulant
1, record 2, French, tennis%20en%20fauteuil%20roulant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[…] handisport dérivé du tennis. 2, record 2, French, - tennis%20en%20fauteuil%20roulant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les règles de jeu du tennis en fauteuil roulant sont les mêmes que le tennis habituel, sauf qu'on peut laisser la balle faire deux bonds avant de la frapper. Le jeu est très spectaculaire et très étonnant pour les amateurs de cette discipline! C'est ce qui en fait un sport universel, puisque les athlètes peuvent facilement échanger avec des partenaires non handicapés. 3, record 2, French, - tennis%20en%20fauteuil%20roulant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La compétition en tennis en fauteuil roulant s'effectue en simples et en doubles et est composée de deux catégories sportives. La catégorie ouverte est pour les athlètes ayant une déficience dans les membres inférieurs, tandis que la catégorie quad est pour ceux qui ont aussi une déficience dans les membres supérieurs. 4, record 2, French, - tennis%20en%20fauteuil%20roulant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
- Deportes para personas con discapacidad
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tenis en silla de ruedas
1, record 2, Spanish, tenis%20en%20silla%20de%20ruedas
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tenis en silla de ruedas. La principal diferencia con el tenis convencional es que la pelota puede dar dos botes, siempre y cuando el primero haya sido dentro de los límites establecidos [para] la cancha. 2, record 2, Spanish, - tenis%20en%20silla%20de%20ruedas
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-01-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- skill
1, record 3, English, skill
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In tennis, one of the many strokes and shots required to master the game. 2, record 3, English, - skill
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The French term «technique» is generic. It can have two separate meanings for which the English has two different terms: 1) biomechanic movement 2) skill. 2, record 3, English, - skill
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Experienced instructors and video analysis are part of a package that’s designed to help guests refine their skills. 1, record 3, English, - skill
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Basic skill. 2, record 3, English, - skill
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- technique
1, record 3, French, technique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Outil utilisé par un joueur de tennis afin de contrôler les balles avec efficacité et un minimum d'effort en fonction d'un résultat souhaité. 2, record 3, French, - technique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] nous vous présentons les gestes de la technique de base, traités d'abord globalement puis analytiquement, la progression de leur apprentissage et bien entendu des conseils. 3, record 3, French, - technique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Amorti du revers : utilisation de la technique de la volée coupée. Utilisation de la technique de l'amorti mais amplification de l'accompagnement pour diriger la balle vers le fond du terrain. 2, record 3, French, - technique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Technique élémentaire. 4, record 3, French, - technique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Aménager, assimiler une technique. 4, record 3, French, - technique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- jugada
1, record 3, Spanish, jugada
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sin duda alguna, el saque es la jugada más complicada del tenis, ya que hay que situar la pelota en un cuadro relativamente pequeño y con la dificultad de tener la red justo delante, lo que implica una serie de movimientos simultáneos o correlativos [...] 2, record 3, Spanish, - jugada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Hay veces que un jugador de tenis debe decidir en una fracción de segundo qué jugada tiene que realizar, existiendo tres o cuatro posibilidades. 3, record 3, Spanish, - jugada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
[La dejada] es la jugada que consiste en rechazar la pelota con muy poca fuerza o a sitio determinado, de modo que el contrario no pueda recogerla. 4, record 3, Spanish, - jugada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Jugada obstaculizada, vistosa. 5, record 3, Spanish, - jugada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Elaborar una jugada. 5, record 3, Spanish, - jugada
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-05-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Board Games
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Master Mind™
1, record 4, English, Master%20Mind%26trade%3B
correct, trademark
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parker Brothers name for its colour code game equipment. A battle of wits and logic between two players. Master Mind is a game which gives each player a chance to outsmart his opponent. The codemaker secretly sets up a line of code pegs behind his shield and the codebreaker has up to ten opportunities to try and duplicate the colour and exact position of the hidden code pegs without ever seeing them. 1, record 4, English, - Master%20Mind%26trade%3B
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Master Mind™: A trademark of Parker Brothers. 1, record 4, English, - Master%20Mind%26trade%3B
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Master Mind
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Jeux sur plateaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Master Mind
1, record 4, French, Master%20Mind
correct, trademark, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Marque de Parker Brothers pour son matériel de jeu de code de couleur. Une confrontation de ruse et de logique entre deux joueurs. Master Mind est un jeu qui donne à chaque joueur la possibilité de se mesurer à son adversaire. Le codeur compose secrètement une ligne de fiches de codage derrière l'écran dissimulateur et le décodeur dispose de dix essais pour essayer de déterminer exactement la couleur et la position des fiches de codage qui sont dissimulées à sa vue. 1, record 4, French, - Master%20Mind
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Master MindMC : Marque de commerce de la société Parker Brothers. 1, record 4, French, - Master%20Mind
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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