Jargon and Acronyms

acronym

a composite of a larger term, created by using only the first letter of the most important words in that term.

cymbal

a concave brass plate that produces a brilliant clashing tone

basso profundo

a deep bass voice that extends to C below bass staff

dome mountain

a natural formation that resembles a dome

bells

a percussion instrument consisting of metal bars or tubes

artiste

a skilled musical or theatrical performer

vertebrate

an animal having a spinal column in contradistinction to an invertebrate, an animal that does not have a spinal column

barometer

an instrument for measuring air pressure

sedimentary

formed by or from deposits of sediment

igneous

formed by solidification of molten magma

maitre d'

headwaiter, a shortened form of maitre d' hotel, literally master of the house

cuisine

manner of preparing food

metamorphic

referring to a pronounced change caused by pressure, heat, and water that results in a more compact and more highly crystalline condition

texturing

the application of a plaster-like product over wallboard in a manner that produces a different look

jargon

the language of a particular group, profession, or activity

euphemism

the substitution of an inoffensive expression for one that may offend