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Which musical instruction tells a performer to give a note particular emphasis?

emphasis

[em-fuh-sis] / ˈɛm fə sɪs /


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Low participation reflects not only personal barriers but a longstanding emphasis on aerobic activity in public health messaging.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

The two movements overlap heavily in membership and ideas, sharing an emphasis on reasoning through evidence and probabilities, and a conviction that preventing human extinction should be a top priority.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Demand for high-protein dairy products has surged globally, fueled by healthier eating habits, increased emphasis on fitness and weight loss drugs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

The blockbuster franchise has moved away from its emphasis on storytelling to prioritize big fights and action sequences, the “Spider-Noir” actor lamented during a recent appearance at Fan Expo Dallas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

She hit the side of his leg for emphasis.

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies

The show’s photos, predominantly in black and white, document these dramatic emphases as revealed by the stances and gestures of Graham and her dedicated group of women.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026

“Coming to work, being humble and understanding that we haven’t done much,” McCain said of the defense’s emphases.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 17, 2022

"We need unity among free marketeers. Kemi and Suella Braverman set out convincing programmes, with differing emphases, for change," Lord Frost said.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2022

You could hear Nézet-Séguin working out the dynamic emphases in real time at Carnegie.

From New York Times ● Jun. 17, 2022

Literature would be a language which dispenses with gesture, facial expression, tone of voice; which is, in its halts, accelerations and retardations, emphases and concessions, the apotheosis of conversation.

From The Psychology of Beauty by Ethel Dench Puffer Howes




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