153 Answered Questions for the topic Terminology

Terminology Film

06/21/19

Why are soap operas called as such?
Why are soap operas called as such? Do they have anything to do with soap at all or is it something metaphorical?
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06/21/19

What are the 'quadrants' in TV testing?
When talking of the upcoming S.H.I.E.L.D. TV series, ABC Entertainment Group President Paul Lee... more
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Terminology Film Analysis

06/20/19

Is there a term for the opposite of the Chuck Cunningham Syndrome?
Chuck Cunningham Syndrome refers to when a character simply disappears with no explanation and is treated in later episodes as if they never existed. I was wondering if there was a term, maybe... more
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06/20/19

What is the technical term for an infinite sentence?
Is there a name for the infinite (repeating, unending) sentence or paragraph? Here is an example of what I mean:Joe Blow is a chef, painter, author and vocalist from San Francisco who enjoys vinyl... more
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Terminology Music Theory Theory Chords

06/20/19

Are there any cases that a minor triad can be a dominant chord?
Okay so that is quite a weird question, but are there any possibilities? And in a natural minor key does a minor v count as a dominant?
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06/18/19

Difference between genetic engineering and synthetic biology?
I've recently seen the term *synthetic biology* being used to describe research involving genetic modification of organisms. What is the difference between *synthetic biology* and *genetic... more
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06/17/19

What is the difference between a font and a typeface?
Originally, the typeface is a particular design of type, while a font is a type in a particular size and weight. In short, a typeface usually gathers many fonts.Nowadays, with the digital design of... more
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Terminology Film Acting Credits

06/15/19

When is an actor's appearence considered a cameo?
What are the "guide lines" to define an actor appearence as a *cameo*?Are there some specs to define it? For example, max time on screen, max scene, max lines...
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Terminology Botany

06/15/19

Definitions of hermaphroditism, dioecious and monoecious?
What is the difference between these terms "monoecious","Hermaphrodite". My lecturer says hermaphrodite is a zoological term and monoecious is botanical term, but in contrary to it, in my textbook... more
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06/15/19

Are Gram negative bacteria classified as such because of their negative membrane potential?
Does the membrane potential usually quoted for Gram negative bacteria (*e.g.*, *E. coli*) refer to the potential across both membranes? - If yes, then does the potential fall more over the inner or... more
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Terminology Film

06/13/19

What exactly is the Box Office collection?
What does the word Box Office mean? What does it signify? Is it worldwide or region based? The amount shown is millions. How much do the people involved in the making of the movie get?
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06/13/19

What separates the Karakoram Range, the Hindu Kush, and the Himalayan Range?
In Google Maps, I don't see any boundary between the Karakoram (a.k.a. Karakorum) Range, the Hindu Kush, and the Himalayan Range. What separates these ranges?
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Terminology Film Horror

06/13/19

Is there a term referring to the transgression that often begins a horror film?
This question refers to the horror genre, however the desired term might well be applicable to other films or narratives.I'm looking for a term that refers to the transgression that often begins a... more
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Terminology Music Theory Theory

06/13/19

Does a walking bass line usually consist of chord tones?
Do we define a walking bass by it consisting of mainly chord tones? So it's just a skeleton of a chord progression? What if it wasn't just chord tones, would it still be considered a walking bass... more
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06/10/19

What is the difference between the mitotic spindle and microtubules?
In mitosis, I understand that the centromeres line up on the spindle. I also know that the centrioles form microtubles between the centromeres during mitosis in the metaphase. But, are microtubles... more
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06/10/19

Is interval always related to a scale?
Is music interval always a concept in terms of scales and do we always have to take the first note as tonic? What would be the interval between D note and E note in C major scale?
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Terminology Film Credits Character

06/06/19

How is a role considered leading vs supporting?
Are there any rules or other metrics that help determine if a role is considered a leading one or a supporting role? Or is it more like a gut feeling? Clearly, the choice is obvious in many movies... more
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Terminology Film Production Continuity

06/06/19

Differences between reboot, remake, reimagining - is my understanding correct?
I know that reboot is a term often used by the media to mean a comeback of a franchise from scratch, but is my understanding correct of the terms:- **Reboot**: To start again from scratch, all... more
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Terminology Film

06/05/19

What does It Mean for a Film to be "Stylish"?
I've come across the phrase stylish a few times while reading movie reviews online. A few examples of what I'm talking about: <ul><li>the critics consensus of "X-Men: First Class" is as... more
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Terminology Film

06/05/19

What is the difference between 'sponsored by' and 'presented by'?
I saw this both of these things on a TV program logo: one is written on at the top, the other at the bottom.I'm aware that "**sponsored by**" and "**presented by**" are a commercial thing, but what... more
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Terminology Film Analysis

06/05/19

Term for a movie that tells a lot through its backdrop?
I'm writing a paper about a movie that exerts a lot of social and cultural criticism through its backdrop - things like posters, graffiti, murals and so on. They are not central to the story at all... more
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06/05/19

Is "non-white" politically incorrect in South Africa?
My sociology tutor claims that the word "non-white" is associated with apartheid values, and has requested us not to use it in essays. Do you agree with this? Some of the authors of the articles... more
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06/03/19

Odd and Even Harmonic Theory?
I've been thinking of ways to harmonize melodies. One of my ways is to not think in terms of the seven diatonic chords, but to just think of in terms of "odd chords" and "even chords". Let's say... more
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06/03/19

What's the exact difference between modulation, key change and tonicisation?
I've always regarded a key change as the use of a completely different set of notes for the following music - definitely in a different key. Was in C, now is in C#, with no reason to suppose a... more
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05/29/19

What are the differences between alluvial, eluvial and colluvial deposits?
There's always confusion and disagreement when these terms are mentioned. Need to be sure of their exact meanings.
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