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Refers to the period of the reign of King Jayavarman IV (921-944 CE) and the move of the capital from Angkor to Koh Ker. The style of this period is characterized by the continuing development and enlargement of the temple-mountain structures.

Refers to the period of the reign of King Jayavarman V (968-1001 CE). The architectural style of the period is exemplified by the state palace temple, Ta Keo, located at the center of the capital Jayendranagari, and the Banteay Srei, a decorated temple that features colonettes and lintels in the archaic style and depicts scenes from Indian mythology on the tympana. The period is generally characterized by the continuing use of sandstone and the further development of tiered, pyramidal temple constructions.

Refers to the period of the reign of King Jayavarman VII (1181-1220 CE) over the Angkor empire. It is marked by the triumphant expulsion of the Chams invaders from Angkor. The period witnessed exceptional building activity and city fortification honoring the omnipotence and centralized authority of the king and the institution of Mahayana Buddhism as the state religion. Style of architecture of the period is associated with colossal temple-mountains situated in the center of the capital Angkor Thom. Temples built in this period increasingly demonstrated sheer size rather than the subtle proportions of previous temple styles. The period also saw the first occurrence of "face-towers" in temple architecture, large stelae superstructures turned in the cardinal directions and decorated with large faces on each side that symbolize the supremacy of the bodhisattva Lokeshvara and of the king. Sculptural styles of the period reflecte religious unity, grandeur, and exuberance through the emphasis on exaggerated symbolism.

Refers to period of the reign of King Jayavarman VIII (1243-1295 CE). The style of the period reflects the massive scale building projects of the preceding reign. One significant example of architectural and sculptural achievements of this period exists in the Mangalartha temple located in the north-east of Angkor Thom.

Música, a menudo improvisada, originalmente desarrollada en torno a comienzos del siglo XX por afroamericanos de los elementos del blues y el ragtime, con ritmos sincopados y una estructura armónica europea. El jazz constantemente ha evolucionado a lo largo del siglo XX, con numerosas fases, a partir de un estilo de Nueva Orleans o el swing, a "free jazz", por ejemplo, que surgió a finales de 1950. Por lo tanto, el jazz en sí no tiene una definición precisa, sin embargo, rara vez ha sido una música completamente integrada.

Pantalones de tejido pesado y resistente, especialmente de algodón denim o mezclilla.

Defines type of pottery distinctive for its golden hue, derived from high-temperature firing and low-iron content clay. Manufactured in the Hopi Mesas region from ca. 1300 CE to the late 1600s/early 1700s. Sometimes decorated with black and/or red pigment.

Úsese para designar un vehículo militar rudo, pequeño y multiusos, con cuatro ruedas y un cuarto de tonelada de capacidad, introducido en 1941. Después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, fue producido para uso civil como una marca comercial.

En heráldica, el tercio superior de un escudo.

Oficinistas en sitio que mantienen registros de los trabajdores en un proyecto de contrucción, despachos realizados y progreso del trabajo; ellos hacen informes, reciben y catalogan muestras, y mantienen un diario de las actividades del trabajo.

Individuo que ejerce la jefatura o encabeza un clan, tribu ú otro grupo. El término por lo general alude a la connotación de líder tribal y de guerra.

Arcos musicales de Madagascar consistentes en un resonador de calabaza y una soga de afinación; tienen hasta dos metros de largo y pueden pulsarse o golpearse.

Soft food product made with gelatin derived from animal collagen, pectin, or other substances, often with the juice or flavor of fruit added. This is prepared by by boiling and subsequent cooling, and displays a characteristic elastic consistency and translucence.