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Net vs Web The Internet or simply Net is a large-scale computer network spanning the whole world. Actually, it is a network of computer networks where, a computer network is an interconnection of two or more autonomous computers. The Web which is also referred to as the World Wide Web (WWW) is the set of services available on the Internet which allow the users at one place of the world to...
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September 26, 2017 evirtualguru_ajaygourParagraph WritingNo Comment
Computers used today Today, computers have wriggled their way almost everywhere and are used extensively. They are used for carrying business transactions, billing, inventory, letters, pay-roll etc.; in banks to maintain the record of customers account and transfer of money from one bank to another; in rail-ways for getting reservations done; in hospitals to keep a record of the patient’s personal files: in schools for teaching computers; in advertising: in entertainment...
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How did the Omnibus get its name? We usually call a motor vehicle that carries passengers a bus, but this word is short for the Latin word omnibus. Why should such a strange word find its way into the English language? In fact, it did not first enter English at all, but French, because bus services originated in France. In 1823, a horse-drawn bus service opened in Nantes. The terminus was...
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When was the armoured tank first used? The tank first came into use in 1916 during World War I. The British developed this fighting vehicle to try and break the deadlock that had occurred between the two sides fighting in France. Neither foot soldiers nor cavalry could survive the murderous rain of bullets that marked any action, but a heavy armoured vehicle armed with powerful guns and moving on caterpillar tracks...
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What is Eastern music like? Eastern music is completely different from the classical and popular music of Europe and America. It uses notes in another way, and the instruments are unlike those of the West. Another big difference is that most Eastern music is not written down, but made up as the player performs the music. Most Western music is written down and is played exactly the same way every time...
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What does ballet dancing portray? In ballet, the movements of the dancers interpret the sound of the music. Often a ballet has a story, and the dancers act out the story. Instead of words, they use their bodies and move their hands and faces to portray actions and feelings. The ballet may be set to music that already exists, but sometimes the music is written especially for the ballet. It...
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What is flamenco music? Flamenco music is the music of the gypsies of Spain. It is played on the Spanish guitar and is often very thrilling and exciting. The music is not written, but played on the spur of the moment. People sing and dance to the music, often clicking castanets to its rhythm. The dancers wear elegant costumes, and stamp and shout to the music in their excitement.
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How could Beethoven write music if he was deaf? Beethoven was not alone in being able to compose music without using the piano or any other instrument. Many composers can hear the music in their heads and write it down immediately without playing it. It is quite easy to recognise pairs of notes by comparing them to a well-known sound or tune. For example, the cuckoo always sings two notes that...
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