posture
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pos·ture
/ ˈpäschər/
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n.
a position of a person's body when standing or sitting:
he stood in a flamboyant posture with his hands on his hips |
good posture will protect your spine.
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Zool.
a particular pose adopted by a bird or other animal, interpreted as a signal of a specific pattern of behavior.
∎ fig.
a particular way of dealing with or considering something; an approach or attitude:
labor unions adopted a more militant posture in wage negotiations.
∎ fig.
a particular way of behaving that is intended to convey a false impression; a pose:
despite pulling back its missiles, the government maintained a defiant posture for home consumption.
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v.
1. [intr.] [often as n.] (posturing)
behave in a way that is intended to impress or mislead others:
a masking of fear with macho posturing.
∎ [tr.]
adopt (a certain attitude) so as to impress or mislead:
the companies may posture regret, but they have a vested interest in increasing Third World sales.
2. [tr.] archaic
place (someone) in a particular attitude or pose:
and still these two were postured motionless.
DERIVATIVES:
pos·tur·al
adj.
pos·tur·er
n.
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Charles Francois Gounod; a research and information guide.(Brief article)(Book review)
Magazine article from: Reference & Research Book News; 5/1/2009; 498 words
; 9780415973519 Charles Francois Gounod; a research and information guide. Flynn, Timothy S. Routledge...secondary sources related to the life and music of French composer Charles Gounod (1818-1893). It lists general studies, which explore musical...
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World-Renowned Bass Samuel Ramey Stars in His Signature Role of Mephistopheles In Gounod's Faust.
PR Newswire; 1/11/2000; 610 words
; ...5, 2000 WHO: Los Angeles Opera's revival of Charles Francois Gounod's passionate Faust, starring Samuel Ramey as Mephistopheles...unforgettable story of a man willing to sell his soul, Gounod's Faust combines the tragic tale of excess and damnation...
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ROMEO AND JULIETTE: A FIGHT AT THE OPERA SWORD FIGHTS AND MORTAL COMBAT PUNCTUATE THE VIRGINIA OPERA PRODUCTION OF GOUNOD'S ROMATIC TRAGEDY, OPENING FRIDAY.(DAILY BREAK)
Newspaper article from: The Virginian Pilot; 9/28/1998; ; 700+ words
; ...real ass-kicking!' '' Mungo, a baritone who will be making his Virginia Opera debut Friday as Mercutio in Charles-Francois Gounod's ``Romeo and Juliette,'' looks incredulous. ``Really?'' he asks. Romeo, a ruffian? ``Romeo...
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Old sweet song
Magazine article from: Opera News; 4/5/1997; ; 700+ words
; ...position occupied by Charles Francois Gounod, during the Second...Pierre Bernac described Gounod as "the true father of the French melodie." Gounod's background was modest...Conservatory included Jean-Francois Le Sueur, Antoine...
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 "The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)")
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'It's more than just the love story'.(Stars)
Newspaper article from: The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY); 3/1/2009; 700+ words
; ...opera version, by French composer Charles-Francois Gounod. It will be sung in French with projected English translation. Gounod's opera follows the original...with Juliet in death. Here, Gounod takes operatic license. Romeo...
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Metropolitan Opera broadcast of March 28, 1998: Romeo et Juliette
Magazine article from: Opera News; 3/28/1998; ; 700+ words
; ...operas are the only survivors of Charles Francois Gounod's output. In his lifetime...Conservatory under Halevy and Paer, Gounod won a Prix de Rome in 1839. He...mysticism and voluptuousness," Gounod studied theology for two years...
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BUSONI'S 'FAUST' STAGED BY MET
News Wire article from: United Press International; 1/22/2001; 700+ words
; ...century Faust legend is unlike Charles Francois Gounod's more familiar opera, "Faust...its musical style. Instead of Gounod's melodious score, Busoni gives...which premiered it in 1999. Gounod's "Faust" closely followed...
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Busoni's 'Faust' Staged by Met.
News Wire article from: United Press International; 1/22/2001; 700+ words
; ...century Faust legend is unlike Charles Francois Gounod's more familiar opera, "Faust...its musical style. Instead of Gounod's melodious score, Busoni gives...which premiered it in 1999. Gounod's "Faust" closely followed...
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Playing Juliet, from light to dark
Newspaper article from: Honolulu Star - Bulletin; 2/29/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...ROMEO AND JULIET'face=-Bold; Gounod's Victorian weepie based on...ready-to-please plotting. Charles-Francois Gounod himself borrowed heavily from...production. (It's a good thing Gounod copped to this, as the composer...
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 "Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)")
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REVIEW; The devil's in the details; Minnesota Opera's new "Faust" wins ovations.(VARIETY)
Newspaper article from: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN); 1/27/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...ABBE; STAFF WRITER When it comes to "Faust," Charles-Francois Gounod's 1859 romantic masterpiece, the Germans have...brilliance. Mary Abbe - 612-673-4431 FAUST What: By Charles Gounod. Directed by Doug Varone for Minnesota Opera...
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