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Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Indigenous Arts and Culture
CONT

Powwows are celebrations that showcase Indigenous music, dances, regalia, food and crafts.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arts et culture autochtones
CONT

Le pow-wow est une fête qui convoque la musique, les danses, les habillements de danse, les aliments et les objets d'artisanat autochtones. [...] Les pow-wow défendent auprès des jeunes et des aînés des valeurs telles que la fierté, le respect et la santé, et les drogues et l'alcool sont interdits sur les terrains où ils se déroulent. Ils jouent un rôle important dans la vie de beaucoup d'Autochtones, celui d'un forum qui permet de visiter la famille et les amis et de célébrer leur patrimoine culturel tout en servant de plateforme d’échanges interculturels avec les visiteurs et les participants non autochtones.

Spanish

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Record 2 2013-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audio Technology
CONT

Speed variations up to 10 Hz are called "wow", and speed variations above 10 Hz are considered "flutter".

CONT

The term "flutter" usually refers to relatively high cyclic [sound speed] deviations ..., and the term "wow" to relatively low ones (for example, a variation of once per turntable revolution).

OBS

"Once-arounds" refers particularly to deviations occurring once per revolution on a turntable. "Wow" is more generic and could refer to deviations occurring on tape as well.

Key term(s)
  • once-around

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électroacoustique
DEF

Variation de hauteur du son produite par une vitesse non uniforme de défilement du support (vitesse de rotation d'un tourne-disque, de déroulement d'un ruban magnétique).

OBS

pleurage : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Electroacústica
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Record 3 2012-07-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Indigenous Arts and Culture

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arts et culture autochtones

Spanish

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Record 4 2004-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Audio Technology

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Électroacoustique
DEF

Sur un magnétophone ou un lecteur de cassette, mécanisme de régulation destiné à éviter les variations de la vitesse de défilement d'un ruban magnétique.

Spanish

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Record 5 2002-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audio Technology
CONT

No capstan drive system is perfect and ... this will give rise to tape speed variations that affect the playback quality of music. ... Such speed changes are called wow and flutter.

CONT

Flutter is any deviation in frequency in reproduced sound from the original frequency: it usually results from nonuniform motion of the recording medium during recording, duplication or reproduction.

OBS

While the term "flutter" is normally limited to designating higher rates of speed variation, it is often generalized to include both wow and (high speed) flutter, as in TRAUD, 1969, p. 656. In addition, "speed variations" or "flutter" (in the generalized sense) could be used to refer to "drift", which is "a random rate close to zero hertz" (cf. GRAEL, 1977, p. 284).

OBS

flutter: Term standardized by the USA Standards Institute.

Key term(s)
  • wow and flutter

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électroacoustique
DEF

Variations de la vitesse relative entre un support d'enregistrement et la tête d'enregistrement ou de lecture, se traduisant par une modulation de fréquence parasite du signal enregistré.

OBS

Dans le domaine des audiofréquences, les fluctuations lentes (de 0,1 à 10 hertz) sont appelées pleurage, et les fluctuations rapides (au-delà de 10 hertz) sont appelées scintillement.

CONT

[Le] moteur [de la table de lecture TD 126 MKIII] a sa vitesse de rotation commandée électroniquement complétée par un circuit d'asservissement dit APC [...] qui compense automatiquement les variations de vitesses mais aussi les éventuels freinages extérieurs tels que ceux provoqués par un balai dépoussiéreur.

Key term(s)
  • fluctuation de vitesse

Spanish

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Record 6 2002-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Storage Media (Data Processing)
  • Telecommunications
DEF

A recurring speed variation of relatively low frequency in a moving medium.

OBS

Wow refers to slow speeds and flutter to high speeds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Supports d'information (Informatique)
  • Télécommunications
DEF

Écarts de vitesse observés sur un magnétophone ou une platine disque par rapport à la vitesse de référence.

Spanish

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Record 7 2001-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of International Programs
  • Hydrology and Hydrography

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes internationaux
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de programas internacionales
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
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Record 8 2001-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Codes (Software)
  • Office Automation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Codes (Logiciels)
  • Bureautique
OBS

Nom commun pour le signe «!».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Códigos (Soporte lógico)
  • Ofimática
OBS

Inexactamente llamado de admiración, porque no todas las exclamaciones la expresan.

OBS

Nombre del signo de puntuación "!".

OBS

Observaciones provenientes del libro "Redacción" de Antonio Miguel Saad, ed. Compañía Editorial Continental, S.A. de C.U., 1999, pág. 49.

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Record 9 1999-04-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
  • Aboriginal Law
OBS

Formerly known as the Toronto International Pow Wow. Held at the SkyDome in Toronto on Nov. 29th and 30th in 1997. Sponsored by a variety of organizations (Canadian Tourism Commission, City of Toronto, Royal Bank Financial Group, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Industry Canada, CFTO-TV, Aboriginal Voices Magazine, Ontario Hydro, National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation etc.).

OBS

Source(s): Indian and Northern Affairs Canada in Toronto and public affairs, SkyDome, Toronto, Ontario.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
  • Droit autochtone
OBS

Tenu à Toronto au cours de l'automne.

Spanish

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Record 10 1998-07-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance

Spanish

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Record 11 1998-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Programs and Courses
OBS

Challenge program

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes et de cours
OBS

Emploi et Immigration Canada.

OBS

programme Défi

Spanish

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Record 12 1996-07-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Measurements
Key term(s)
  • wow and flutter metre

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures électroniques

Spanish

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Record 13 1995-04-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens

Spanish

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Record 14 1994-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Taxation
Key term(s)
  • waiver on withholding tax

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fiscalité
OBS

Système-expert de Revenu Canada.

Spanish

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Record 15 1993-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Library Science (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Bibliothéconomie (Généralités)
OBS

campagne de promotion dirigée par la Bibliothèque nationale

Spanish

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Record 16 1992-12-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
OBS

To expand employment opportunities for women through information, employment training, and advocacy services. Absorbed National Commission on Working Women.

Key term(s)
  • National Commission on Working Women

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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Record 17 1992-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
OBS

Term(s) officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
DEF

Déformation de la voie provoquée par le déplacement simultané des deux rails.

OBS

Terme(s) uniformisé(s) par CP Rail.

Spanish

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Record 18 1992-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Labour and Employment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travail et emploi
OBS

Lexique de l'emploi. Emploi et Immigration Canada, 1990.

Spanish

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Record 19 1989-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
OBS

Odawa Native Friendship Centre. Information confirmed with the organization.

Key term(s)
  • Odawa Pow Wow

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
OBS

Odawa Native Friendship Centre. Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 20 1988-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Labour and Employment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travail et emploi
OBS

programme d'Emploi et Immigration à l'intention des décrocheurs.

Spanish

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