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Concerto :: Concerto (n.) A composition (usually in symphonic form with three movements) in which one instrument (or two or three) stands out in bold relief against the orchestra, or accompaniment, so as to display its qualities or the performer's skill..

Relief :: Relief (n.) The height to which works are raised above the bottom of the ditch.

Panstereorama :: Panstereorama (n.) A model of a town or country, in relief, executed in wood, cork, pasteboard, or the like..

Phototype :: Phototype (n.) A plate or block with a printing surface (usually in relief) obtained from a photograph; also, any one of the many methods of processes by which such a printing surface is obtained..

Goggle :: Goggle (v. i.) Colored glasses for relief from intense light.

Relay :: Relay (n.) A supply of anything arranged beforehand for affording relief from time to time, or at successive stages; provision for successive relief..

Basso-relievo :: Basso-relievo (n.) Same as Bas-relief.

Fretwork :: Fretwork (n.) Work adorned with frets; ornamental openwork or work in relief, esp. when elaborate and minute in its parts. Hence, any minute play of light and shade, dark and light, or the like..

Grace :: Grace (n.) The same prerogative when exercised in the form of equitable relief through chancery.

Fret :: Fret (n.) Ornamental work in relief, as carving or embossing. See Fretwork..

Anaglyptics :: Anaglyptics (n.) The art of carving in low relief, embossing, etc..

Relief :: Relief (n.) That which removes or lessens evil, pain, discomfort, uneasiness, etc.; that which gives succor, aid, or comfort; also, the person who relieves from performance of duty by taking the place of another; a relay..

Cameo :: Cameo (n.) A carving in relief, esp. one on a small scale used as a jewel for personal adornment, or like..

Easement :: Easement (n.) That which gives ease, relief, or assistance; convenience; accommodation..

Relief :: Relief (n.) The elevations and surface undulations of a country.

Demirelief :: Demirelief (n.) Alt. of Demireliev.

Panacea :: Panacea (n.) A remedy for all diseases; a universal medicine; a cure-all; catholicon; hence, a relief or solace for affliction..

Graphotype :: Graphotype (n.) A process for producing a design upon a surface in relief so that it can be printed from. Prepared chalk or oxide of zinc is pressed upon a smooth plate by a hydraulic press, and the design is drawn upon this in a peculiar ink which hardens the surface wherever it is applied. The surface is then carefully rubbed or brushed, leaving the lines in relief..

Relievement :: Relievement (n.) The act of relieving, or the state of being relieved; relief; release..

Anaglyph :: Anaglyph (n.) Any sculptured, chased, or embossed ornament worked in low relief, as a cameo..

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