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Symphony No. 4 in E minor by Johannes Brahms

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The Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98 by Johannes Brahms is the last of his symphonies. Brahms began working on the piece in Mürzzuschlag, then in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, in 1884, just a year after completing his Symphony No. 3. It was premiered on October 25, 1885 in Meiningen, Germany.

Contents

  • 1Instrumentation
  • 2Movements
  • 3Analysis
    • 3.1I. Allegro non troppo
    • 3.2II. Andante moderato
    • 3.3III. Allegro giocoso
    • 3.4IV. Allegro energico e passionato
  • 4Notable recordings
  • 5Reception
  • 6Notes
  • 7References
  • 8External links

Instrumentation

The symphony is scored for two flutes (one doubling on piccolo on third movement only), two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, contrabassoon (third and fourth movements), four horns, two trumpets, three trombones (fourth movement... Continue reading "Symphony No. 4 in E minor by Johannes Brahms" »

The Ultimate Guide to Beer, Rum, and Spirits: Production, History, and Popular Brands

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Beer

Brewing Process

  1. Malting
  2. Mashing
  3. Wort Separation
  4. Wort Boiling
  5. Fermentation

Beer Styles and Ingredients

  • Older styles like ale and stout use top fermentation.
  • The most common grain used for beer is barley.
  • Hops are added during wort boiling for bitterness and aroma.
  • The two main categories of wheat beer are Kristallweizen and Hefeweizen.
  • Bitter is a type of beer usually hand-pumped in pubs.
  • IPAs are known for their strong, hoppy character.
  • Pale Lager is the most popular beer category.

Rum

Production and History

  • The evaporation of spirit during aging is called Angel's Share.
  • Rhum Industriel is made from molasses, a by-product of sugar refining.
  • Brazil's national spirit is Cachaça, made from sugarcane juice.
  • Rhum Agricole is made directly from sugarcane juice.
... Continue reading "The Ultimate Guide to Beer, Rum, and Spirits: Production, History, and Popular Brands" »

Complete List of Irregular Verbs in English: Base Form, Past Simple, Past Participle

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Irregular Verbs in English

This is a comprehensive list of irregular verbs in English, presented in a clear and easy-to-read format. Each verb is listed with its base form, past simple tense, and past participle.

Base Form - Past Simple - Past Participle

Base FormPast SimplePast Participle
dealdealtdealt
digdugdug
dodiddone
drawdrewdrawn
dreamdreamt/dreameddreamt/dreamed
drinkdrankdrunk
drivedrovedriven
dwelldweltdwelt
eatateeaten
interweaveinterwoveinterwoven
fallfellfallen
feedfedfed
feelfeltfelt
fightfoughtfought
findfoundfound
fleefledfled
flingflungflung
flyflewflown
forbidforbad/forbadeforbidden
forecastforecastforecast
forgetforgotforgotten
forgiveforgaveforgiven
forsakeforsookforsaken
foreseeforesawforeseen
foretellforetoldforetold
freezefrozefrozen
getgotgot/gotten
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Impact of Sea and Ocean Contamination on Ecosystem

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SEA AND OCEAN CONTAMINATION

As we can see in the news and society, the oceans and seas are completely contaminated. The principal cause is humans. This has a lot of consequences in the ecosystem. There are different types of contamination, like the plastic droop in the ocean, factories, rubbish, ships fuel, etc.

This causes have negative consequences:

  • The problem of the plastic is that the animals mix up with their food and when they eat that plastic, they die. Also affects when moving in the water, they make injury with plastics and can cause death.
  • Because of the ships fuel pouring, the water contaminates, making ocean animals sick. Then if humans eat that fish with a disease, it can cause death in that person.
  • Also, the plastic contamination
... Continue reading "Impact of Sea and Ocean Contamination on Ecosystem" »

The Secondary Sector: Industry and Its Impact on Economic Growth

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The Secondary Sector: Industry

Definition

The secondary sector encompasses industries that transform raw materials into manufactured goods. This process involves the use of machinery and energy in enclosed spaces like factories, resulting in the mass production of products.

Types of Industry

By Maturity

  • Mature: Textile, steel, naval
  • Advanced: Biotechnology, microelectronics, telecommunications, robotics

By Destination of Products

  • Basic Industries: Convert raw materials into semi-finished products
  • Capital Goods Industries: Manufacture products essential for other industries
  • Consumer Goods Industries: Produce goods for direct sale to consumers

The Post-Fordist Model

This model emphasizes the development of new technologies and industries, catering to individual... Continue reading "The Secondary Sector: Industry and Its Impact on Economic Growth" »

Improve Your Vocabulary with Synonyms and Sentences

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Due to = because of Condition = illness

Mild = moderate To have the blues = depressed

Manage = control Prohibit = forbid

Skill = ability Countless = a lot of

Important = significant Achievement = accomplishment

Willing = prepared Decreased = diminish

Prevent = stop State = claim Unfair = unjust

Huge = enormous Improve = get better

Purchase = buy Income = salary

Lend = borrow Buy = sell

Decreased = increased Insignificant = prestigious

Adore/appreciate = dislike Very small/tiny = huge

Approve/acclaim = criticize Calming/comforting = disturbing



- The post has just arrived.

- My neighbors had sold their house before they moved to Los Angeles.

- How long have you known her?

- By the time I get home, I hope you will have walked the dog.

- She hadn't run a marathon... Continue reading "Improve Your Vocabulary with Synonyms and Sentences" »

English Grammar Topics: Brackets, Modal Verbs, Relative Clauses, Passive Voice, Conditional Sentences

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1. Brackets

  • Flows
  • Didn't enjoy
  • Didn't do was watching
  • Was washing
  • Got
  • Will fly
  • Had had

2. Modal Verbs

  • Have to
  • May
  • Couldn't
  • Have must

3. Relative Clauses

  • My friend gave me the bracelet, which I don't like, for my birthday.
  • John Lennon, whose wife was Yoko Ono, died in 1980.
  • My uncle Freddie, who lives in Costa Rica, is a psychiatrist.
  • That's the job that I fought for so much.
  • London, where I lived for some time, is the capital of England.

4. Passive Voice

  • Valentine's Day is celebrated on 14th February.
  • This song has been recorded by 25 singers.
  • The robber must be caught by the police.
  • The workers will be paid a lot of money.
  • It is said that Paul drinks too much.

5. Conditional Sentences

  • You will burn.
  • My mother would be cross.
  • I had enough money.
  • She would have won the
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Lost or Maybe Not

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BD 2C 3B D

John Cravern

B 3D C D A B

The End of the World Train

BD 2C 2B 2D

Slvalbart

C 2D 2B A B C

Save the Animals

BD C B A C B D

Michael Pallin

D A B C A D C A

Ruth Manorama

B A C 2D A C D

A Better World

BC B A C D B D

A Champion on Two

2B A C 2B B C

Butter and Bread

BD 2C 2B D C

A Journalism

DB A B 2C B A

Vegetarianism

CD 2B A B D A

Smiling Indians

CD BAC ACB

Norwich

BD CD CB DC

The Best Advice

AC AC BC DA

Interview with a Scriptwriter

3B 2C A B C

An Interview with a Champion

3B 2C D A C


Understanding Computer Viruses and Network Topologies

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A computer virus is a type of computer program that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code.[1] When this replication succeeds, the affected areas are then said to be 'infected' with a computer virus.[2][3]

Virus writers use social engineering deceptions and exploit detailed knowledge of security vulnerabilities to initially infect systems and to spread the virus. The vast majority of viruses target systems running Microsoft Windows,[4][5][6] employing a variety of mechanisms to infect new hosts,[7] and often using complex anti-detection/stealth strategies to evade antivirus software.[8][9][10][11] Motives for creating viruses can include seeking profit (e.g., with ransomware), desire... Continue reading "Understanding Computer Viruses and Network Topologies" »

Aircraft systems

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FINCANTIERI CASE:FINCANTIERI IS ONE THE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT AND LARGEST GROUP IN THE SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY, OPERATING IN FOUR DIFFERENT CONTINENTS. THE PRODUCTS AND MARKETS IN WHICH FINANCIETI OPERATES ARE THREE: 1)SHIPBUILDING 2)OFFSHORE SUPPORT VESSEL FOR OIL AND GAS PLATFORMS 3)EQUIPMENT, SYSTEMS AND SERVICES. HOWEVER, SHIPBUILDING AND OFFSHORES REPRESENT THE CORE BUSINESS OF FINCANTIERI AND THE MAIN SOURCE OF REVENUES. SOME YEARS AGO, (2014-2015), THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT WISHED TO PRIVATIZE THE LEADER IN THE SHIPBUILDING SECTOR, BUT, AT THE END, IT WAS DECIDED NOT TO SELL FINCANTIERI TO SOME FOREIGN GROUPS, BUT MAKE AN IPO. FINCANTIERI HAD (AND HAS) A SOLID AND LARGER MARKET SHARE IN THE SHIPBUILDING SECTOR, A GROWING MARKET SHARE IN THE
... Continue reading "Aircraft systems" »