Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

affirmative action
a policy designed to redress past discrimination against women and minority groups through measures to improve their economic and educational opportunities
 
concerto
a composition for orchestra and a soloist
 
enigma canon
a canon in which the entrances of successive parts were indicated by cryptic symbols and devices (popular in the 15th and 16th centuries)
 
cue
an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech
 
Fatihah
the first or opening sura of the Quran which is the central prayer of Islam and is used on all special occasions as well as during the five daily prayers
 
quintet
a musical composition for five performers
 
spread eagle
an emblem (an eagle with wings and legs spread) on the obverse of the Great Seal of the United States
 
prose poem
prose that resembles poetry
 
parisology
the use of ambiguous words
 
number
a symbol used to represent a number
 
shrug
a gesture involving the shoulders
 
Miranda rule
the rule that police (when interrogating you after an arrest) are obliged to warn you that anything you say may be used as evidence and to read you your constitutional rights (the right to a lawyer and the right to remain silent until advised by a lawyer)
 
special session
a session that is held in addition to the regular sessions
 
rock concert
a performance of rock music
 
chapter
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
 
Old English
English prior to about 1100
 
pipeline
gossip spread by spoken communication
 
recto
right-hand page
 
array
an impressive display
 
feature
a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine
 
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