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TANGO [25 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-03-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Footwear (Clothing)
- Dance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ballroom dancing shoe
1, record 1, English, ballroom%20dancing%20shoe
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The difference between ballroom shoes and regular shoes is in the sole of the shoes that is flexible allowing the dancer to glide on the dance floor. The heels of ballroom shoes look like wine goblets. 2, record 1, English, - ballroom%20dancing%20shoe
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chaussures (Vêtements)
- Danse
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chaussure de danse de salon
1, record 1, French, chaussure%20de%20danse%20de%20salon
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chaussures de danse de salon sont conçues pour les danses de salon lisses et standard telles que la valse, le tango et le fox-trot. Elles ont une semelle en cuir ou en daim et un talon bas ou moyen pour permettre de glisser en douceur sur la piste de danse. 2, record 1, French, - chaussure%20de%20danse%20de%20salon
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Wind Instruments
- Keyboard Instruments
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bandoneon
1, record 2, English, bandoneon
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- bandonion 2, record 2, English, bandonion
correct
- bandoleon 3, record 2, English, bandoleon
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ... button accordion ... typical of Argentinian tango orchestras. 3, record 2, English, - bandoneon
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the bandoneon, which has been hailed as the soul of tango music. 4, record 2, English, - bandoneon
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à vent
- Instruments de musique à clavier
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bandonéon
1, record 2, French, bandon%C3%A9on
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bando 2, record 2, French, bando
correct, masculine noun, familiar
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument à vent, à soufflet et à touches, plus petit que l'accordéon, associé à la musique de tango. 3, record 2, French, - bandon%C3%A9on
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- camel spin in tango position
1, record 3, English, camel%20spin%20in%20tango%20position
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- tango position camel spin 1, record 3, English, tango%20position%20camel%20spin
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Camel Spin in Tango Position. Partners spin in Tango position, leaving forward in Camel position, the lady on a forward inside edge, the man on a backward inside edge ... 1, record 3, English, - camel%20spin%20in%20tango%20position
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pirouette arabesque en position de tango
1, record 3, French, pirouette%20arabesque%20en%20position%20de%20tango
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pirouette arabesque en position de tango. Les deux patineurs pirouettent en position de tango tout en s’inclinant vers l'avant en position de l'arabesque; la patineuse exécute une courbe avant intérieure et son partenaire une courbe arrière intérieure [...] 1, record 3, French, - pirouette%20arabesque%20en%20position%20de%20tango
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique. 2, record 3, French, - pirouette%20arabesque%20en%20position%20de%20tango
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Components
- Guns (Land Forces)
- Armour
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- turret angle interface box
1, record 4, English, turret%20angle%20interface%20box
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- TANGO 1, record 4, English, TANGO
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The land navigation system comprises the sensor antenna, driver's control box, turret angle interface (TANGO) box and digital compass display ... 1, record 4, English, - turret%20angle%20interface%20box
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Composants électroniques
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
- Arme blindée
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- boîtier d’interface d’angle de la tourelle
1, record 4, French, bo%C3%AEtier%20d%26rsquo%3Binterface%20d%26rsquo%3Bangle%20de%20la%20tourelle
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- TANGO 1, record 4, French, TANGO
masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-09-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- multilingual browser
1, record 5, English, multilingual%20browser
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Tango Multilingual Browser will properly display all of Babel's languages. 1, record 5, English, - multilingual%20browser
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- navigateur multilingue
1, record 5, French, navigateur%20multilingue
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Navigateur multilingue Tango : Navigateur Web doté d’une interface multilingue et de fonctions de gestion linguistique et d’affichage évoluées permettant de choisir sa langue de navigation et de lire les sites écrits avec des caractères étrangers ou incompréhensibles. 1, record 5, French, - navigateur%20multilingue
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-01-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- crossover
1, record 6, English, crossover
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- cross step 2, record 6, English, cross%20step
correct, noun
- crossover step 2, record 6, English, crossover%20step
correct
- cross-over step 3, record 6, English, cross%2Dover%20step
correct
- cross over 4, record 6, English, cross%20over
correct, noun
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cross-over steps: these are customarily used as a transition into other types of running, and to assist the movement of your weight in the hitting action. 3, record 6, English, - crossover
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "cross-over", a specific strategy used in doubles tennis. Compare with "side step" and "turning step". 2, record 6, English, - crossover
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Some people ask me how to move for that next shot: Should they use a shuffle step, a crossover or just turn and run. 1, record 6, English, - crossover
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Footwork for the cross over needs practice but it really keeps you sideways-on. 4, record 6, English, - crossover
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
backward cross-over step (=tango step). 2, record 6, English, - crossover
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pas croisé
1, record 6, French, pas%20crois%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- pas tango 2, record 6, French, pas%20tango
correct, masculine noun, France, less frequent
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jeu de jambes élégant comportant un croisé de la jambe arrière. Ce jeu aide à reprendre équilibre et course vers le filet tout en favorisant le fait de rester de côté pour le joueur qui désire bien couper son coup d’approche. 3, record 6, French, - pas%20crois%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si la balle est hors de portée, faites un pas croisé avec le pied gauche. 4, record 6, French, - pas%20crois%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- paso cruzado
1, record 6, Spanish, paso%20cruzado
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los pasos cruzados requieren algo más de práctica. Después de girar, cruce el pie izquierdo delante del derecho y dé un paso lateral con éste; repita el movimiento hasta lograr la posición deseada. 1, record 6, Spanish, - paso%20cruzado
Record 6, Key term(s)
- pasos cruzados
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-11-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- long-range identification
1, record 7, English, long%2Drange%20identification
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is used for the long-range identification of surface vessels, for the detection of vessels and snorkels, and in search and rescue missions. 1, record 7, English, - long%2Drange%20identification
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- identification à distance
1, record 7, French, identification%20%C3%A0%20distance
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thomson-TRT Defense produit depuis 1988 pour les avions de patrouille maritime Atlantique 2 de la Marine française le flir Tango qui permet la détection et l'identification à distance des bâtiments de surface, la détection des schnorchels de sous-marins. 1, record 7, French, - identification%20%C3%A0%20distance
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1988-07-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- outside hold
1, record 8, English, outside%20hold
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a hod in ice dancing, for the Tango 1, record 8, English, - outside%20hold
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Figure skating term(s). 1, record 8, English, - outside%20hold
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- prise en position extérieure
1, record 8, French, prise%20en%20position%20ext%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
une façon de tenir son/sa partenaire en danse sur glace, pour le Tango 1, record 8, French, - prise%20en%20position%20ext%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme(s) de patinage artistique. 1, record 8, French, - prise%20en%20position%20ext%C3%A9rieure
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1988-07-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Kilian position
1, record 9, English, Kilian%20position
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Kilian dance position 2, record 9, English, Kilian%20dance%20position
correct
- Kilian 2, record 9, English, Kilian
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Kilian Position. Partners face in the same direction, lady at right of man, man's right shoulder behind lady's left. Lady's left arm is extended in front across man's body to his left hand, while his right arm is behind her back, both right hands clasped and resting at her hipbone. 3, record 9, English, - Kilian%20position
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
in ice dancing, especially for the Tango Fiesta 2, record 9, English, - Kilian%20position
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Figure skating term(s) 2, record 9, English, - Kilian%20position
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- position Kilian
1, record 9, French, position%20Kilian
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Kilian 2, record 9, French, Kilian
correct
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Position Kilian. Les partenaires sont tournés dans la même direction, la patineuse se tenant à droite du patineur, tandis que l’épaule droite du patineur se place derrière l’épaule gauche de la patineuse. Le bras gauche de la patineuse est tendu (...) devant le corps du patineur sur la main gauche, tandis que le bras droit du patineur se place derrière le dos de la patineuse, les deux mains droites enlacées et tenues à la hauteur de la taille de la patineuse au-dessus de la hanche. 3, record 9, French, - position%20Kilian
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
façon de tenir son/sa partenaire en danse sur glace, surtout en Tango Fiesta. 2, record 9, French, - position%20Kilian
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Ces termes appartiennent au patinage artistique. 2, record 9, French, - position%20Kilian
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1988-07-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- outside position
1, record 10, English, outside%20position
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- outside 2, record 10, English, outside
correct
- outside dance position 2, record 10, English, outside%20dance%20position
correct
- tango position 3, record 10, English, tango%20position
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Outside or Tango Position. Partners face in opposite directions, one skater forward while the other skates backward. (...) the partners are off set (...) to one another, the man being either to the right or left of the lady, such that the front of the man's hip is in line with the front of the lady's hip. 3, record 10, English, - outside%20position
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Figure skating term(s) 2, record 10, English, - outside%20position
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- position extérieure
1, record 10, French, position%20ext%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- position de tango 2, record 10, French, position%20de%20tango
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Position extérieure ou de Tango. Les partenaires font face à des directions opposées, l'un patinant par en avant, l'autre par en arrière.(...) les partenaires sont(...) de biais l'un à l'autre, le patineur étant soit à droite ou à gauche de la patineuse, de sorte que le devant de la hanche du patineur est vis-à-vis le devant de la hanche de la patineuse. 2, record 10, French, - position%20ext%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ces termes appartiennent au patinage artistique. 3, record 10, French, - position%20ext%C3%A9rieure
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1988-07-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Kilian position reversed
1, record 11, English, Kilian%20position%20reversed
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- reverse Kilian position 2, record 11, English, reverse%20Kilian%20position
correct
- reverse Kilian 3, record 11, English, reverse%20Kilian
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Kilian Position Reversed. (...) Basic position same as Kilian position except that the lady is at the man's left. 1, record 11, English, - Kilian%20position%20reversed
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Figure skating term(s) 2, record 11, English, - Kilian%20position%20reversed
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Kilian inversé
1, record 11, French, Kilian%20invers%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- position Kilian inversé 1, record 11, French, position%20Kilian%20invers%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Position Kilian inversé. (...) La position de base est la même que celle du Kilian, sauf que la patineuse se tient à gauche du patineur. 2, record 11, French, - Kilian%20invers%C3%A9
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
en danse sur glace; façon de tenir son/sa partenaire surtout en Tango Fiesta. 3, record 11, French, - Kilian%20invers%C3%A9
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Ces termes appartiennent au patinage artistique. 3, record 11, French, - Kilian%20invers%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1988-06-27
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- kilian hold
1, record 12, English, kilian%20hold
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Figure skating term(s). 1, record 12, English, - kilian%20hold
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
for pair spins and in ice dancing, especially for the Tango Fiesta 1, record 12, English, - kilian%20hold
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- prise en position kilian
1, record 12, French, prise%20en%20position%20kilian
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) de patinage artistique. 1, record 12, French, - prise%20en%20position%20kilian
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pour pirouettes en couple 1, record 12, French, - prise%20en%20position%20kilian
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 3 OBS
façon de tenir son/sa partenaire en danse sur glace, surtout en Tango Fiesta 1, record 12, French, - prise%20en%20position%20kilian
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1988-06-22
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- tango hold
1, record 13, English, tango%20hold
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Figure skating term(s). 1, record 13, English, - tango%20hold
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- prise Tango
1, record 13, French, prise%20Tango
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- prise de Tango 1, record 13, French, prise%20de%20Tango
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) de patinage artistique. 1, record 13, French, - prise%20Tango
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1983-08-16
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Dance
- Organized Recreation (General)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- social dance
1, record 14, English, social%20dance
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- social dancing 1, record 14, English, social%20dancing
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a group dance or couple dance done for social and usually recreational purposes. 2, record 14, English, - social%20dance
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As the West became industrialized (...) social dance and other forms of entertainment gradually superseded folk dancing until it was in danger of disappearing entirely. 3, record 14, English, - social%20dance
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Danse
- Loisirs organisés (Généralités)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- danse de société
1, record 14, French, danse%20de%20soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- danse sociale 2, record 14, French, danse%20sociale
see observation
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les danses de société, populaires et nobles, connaîtront des vogues plus ou moins longues, des succès plus ou moins grands depuis le branle, la pavane, la chaconne, le menuet jusqu'à la mazurka, la valse..., le tango, le jerk, le disco, le reggae... La danse est devenue un spectacle. 3, record 14, French, - danse%20de%20soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«danse sociale» : Le terme "danse sociale", qu’on retrouve dans les Pages jaunes de Bell Canada pour la région de Montréal, est soupçonné d’anglicisme. 2, record 14, French, - danse%20de%20soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1983-08-15
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Dance
- Organized Recreation (General)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- ballroom dance
1, record 15, English, ballroom%20dance
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- ballroom dancing 2, record 15, English, ballroom%20dancing
correct
- ballroom 3, record 15, English, ballroom
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a social dance adapted to the modern ballroom and including couple dances in embrace position (as the fox trot, tango, two-step, waltz), face-to-face jazz dances (as the charleston), and certain folk dances (as the csardas, mazurka, polka, scottische) done usually for recreation and sometimes for exhibition. 3, record 15, English, - ballroom%20dance
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ballroom dance. Ballroom dancing (...) is nearly always now performed by couples, dancing prescribed steps for their own pleasure either at private function or in public dance halls. Between 1820 and 1910 the popular dances were the waltz, quadrille, and polka. The Russian and eastern European nobility (...) also danced (...) such national dances as mazurkas and csardas. 1, record 15, English, - ballroom%20dance
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Danse
- Loisirs organisés (Généralités)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- danse de salon
1, record 15, French, danse%20de%20salon
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
celle qui, comme la valse ou le tango, se danse dans les réunions ou dans les dancings. 2, record 15, French, - danse%20de%20salon
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les danses de salon connurent une grande vogue, surtout à partir du début du XVIIIe s. (...) Au cours du XIXe s., dansées par couples, mazurka, polka, scottish, valse, remportèrent un très vif succès. (...) Dès le début du XIXe s., les Européens s’engouèrent pour des danses importées des Etats-Unis (cake-walk,,, fox-trot, shimmy, charleston, black-bottom) (...) 3, record 15, French, - danse%20de%20salon
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1979-10-26
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- preliminary dance test
1, record 16, English, preliminary%20dance%20test
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Preliminary dance test. Dutch Waltz, Canasta Tango, Swing Dance. The aim of this test is to encourage dancers to learn the fundamentals of dancing by an easy, enjoyable method. 1, record 16, English, - preliminary%20dance%20test
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- test de danse préliminaire 1, record 16, French, test%20de%20danse%20pr%C3%A9liminaire
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Test de danse préliminaire. Valse hollandaise, tango canasta, danse swing. Le but de ce test est d’encourager les danseurs à apprendre les rudiments de la danse par une méthode facile et agréable. 1, record 16, French, - test%20de%20danse%20pr%C3%A9liminaire
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique. 2, record 16, French, - test%20de%20danse%20pr%C3%A9liminaire
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1979-10-26
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- junior silver dance test
1, record 17, English, junior%20silver%20dance%20test
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Junior Silver Dance Test. Tango, American Waltz, Rocker Foxtrot. 1, record 17, English, - junior%20silver%20dance%20test
Record 17, Key term(s)
- junior silver dance
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- test de danse junior argent 1, record 17, French, test%20de%20danse%20junior%20argent
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Test de danse junior argent. Tango, valse américaine, rocker foxtrot. 1, record 17, French, - test%20de%20danse%20junior%20argent
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique. 2, record 17, French, - test%20de%20danse%20junior%20argent
Record 17, Key term(s)
- danse junior argent
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1979-10-26
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- gold dance test
1, record 18, English, gold%20dance%20test
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gold Dance Test. Viennese, Westminster, Quickstep, Argentine Tango, Rhumba. 1, record 18, English, - gold%20dance%20test
Record 18, Key term(s)
- gold dance
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- test de danse or 1, record 18, French, test%20de%20danse%20or
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Test de danse or. Viennoise, westminster, quick-step, tango argentin, rumba. 1, record 18, French, - test%20de%20danse%20or
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique. 2, record 18, French, - test%20de%20danse%20or
Record 18, Key term(s)
- danse or
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1979-10-26
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- junior bronze dance test
1, record 19, English, junior%20bronze%20dance%20test
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Junior Bronze Dance Test. Ten-Fox, Fiesta Tango, Willow Walts. 1, record 19, English, - junior%20bronze%20dance%20test
Record 19, Key term(s)
- junior bronze dance
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- test de danse junior bronze 1, record 19, French, test%20de%20danse%20junior%20bronze
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Test de danse junior bronze. Ten-fox, fiesta tango, valse willow. 1, record 19, French, - test%20de%20danse%20junior%20bronze
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique. 2, record 19, French, - test%20de%20danse%20junior%20bronze
Record 19, Key term(s)
- danse junior bronze
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1979-10-16
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- expression
1, record 20, English, expression
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Expression. This includes that quality of dancing which interprets the character of the music that designates the type of dance such as waltz, tango, march, etc. 1, record 20, English, - expression
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- expression 1, record 20, French, expression
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Expression. Cette exigence vise l'interprétation du caractère de la musique : valse, tango, marche, etc. 1, record 20, French, - expression
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique. 2, record 20, French, - expression
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1979-10-15
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- tango romantica
1, record 21, English, tango%20romantica
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tango Romantica. This is an optional pattern dance. This is a romantic dance which expresses the interpretive characteristics of the Tango. It is very necessary to skate deep edges. The introductory steps should finish with an open stroke to facilitate the skating of the first step of the dance. 1, record 21, English, - tango%20romantica
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- tango romantica 1, record 21, French, tango%20romantica
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tango Romantica. Danse sur tracé facultatif. Cette danse est romantique et reflète les caractéristiques du Tango. Il est absolument nécessaire de tracer des carres profondes. Les pas d’introduction doivent se terminer par une poussée ouverte qui facilitera l'exécution du premier pas de la danse. 1, record 21, French, - tango%20romantica
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique. 2, record 21, French, - tango%20romantica
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1979-10-15
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- Argentine tango
1, record 22, English, Argentine%20tango
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
International dance-set pattern (...) The Argentine Tango should be skated with strong edges and considerable amount of "élan". Strong flow and fast travel over the ice are essential and must be achieved without obvious effort or pushing. 1, record 22, English, - Argentine%20tango
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- tango argentin 1, record 22, French, tango%20argentin
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Danse internationale sur tracé prescrit(...) Le tango argentin s’exécute sur carres fortes et avec beaucoup d’élan. Un mouvement puissant et un déplacement rapide sur la glace sont essentiels et doivent être réalisés sans effort ni poussée manifestes. 1, record 22, French, - tango%20argentin
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique. 2, record 22, French, - tango%20argentin
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1979-10-11
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- canasta tango
1, record 23, English, canasta%20tango
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canasta Tango. Set-pattern dance: (...) This dance is skated in reverse Kilian position (...). It is a very simple dance with a threefold purpose; first, to introduce the tango rhythm (...); second to give the skater experience in the large eight-count half circles, (...); third, to provide variety for the less-experienced dancers. 1, record 23, English, - canasta%20tango
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- tango canasta 1, record 23, French, tango%20canasta
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tango canasta. Il s’agit d’une danse sur tracé prescrit :(...) Cette danse s’exécute en position Kilian inversé(...). Il s’agit d’une danse très simple ayant un triple but : premièrement, familiariser les élèves(...) avec le rythme du tango; deuxièmement, permettre au patineur d’acquérir de l'expérience dans l'exécution des grands demi-cercles de hits,(...) ;troisièmement, donner plus de variété aux danseurs moins expérimentés. 1, record 23, French, - tango%20canasta
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique. 2, record 23, French, - tango%20canasta
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1979-10-11
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- tango
1, record 24, English, tango
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tango. International dance-optional pattern (...) The dance consists largely of quick crossed steps interspersed between slower rolls, followed by the promenade which is started in open position. 1, record 24, English, - tango
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 24, Main entry term, French
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tango. Danse internationale sur tracé facultatif :(...) Cette danse se compose en grande partie de pas croisés rapides qui s’intercalent entre des roulés plus lents, suivis de la promenade qui se patine en position ouverte. 1, record 24, French, - tango
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique. 2, record 24, French, - tango
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1979-10-11
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- fiesta tango
1, record 25, English, fiesta%20tango
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fiesta Tango. Set-pattern dance: (...) The dance starts in reverse Kilian position. At steps 10 and 11, partners change to Kilian position (...). Steps 11 to 15 are danced in Kilian position, and as partners change from backward to forward skating at step 16, they take reversed Kilian position again (...) 1, record 25, English, - fiesta%20tango
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- tango fiesta 1, record 25, French, tango%20fiesta
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tango fiesta. Il s’agit d’une danse sur tracé prescrit :(...) La danse débute en position Kilian inversé. Au pas 10 et 11, les partenaires reviennent à la position Kilian(...). Les pas 11 à 15 s’exécutent en position Kilian, et, tandis que les partenaires passent de la marche arrière à la marche avant au pas 16, ils adoptent de nouveau la position Kilian inversé(...) 1, record 25, French, - tango%20fiesta
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique. 2, record 25, French, - tango%20fiesta
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
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