Word: pleasingness
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Chermayeff is mainly interested in abstract composition. In most cases, he uses conventional colors and does not try for delicate tones or nuances. His large water-color entitled "Three Fish" has a good balance of geometric shapes and is neatly drawn. A smaller "Fish," however, is much more lively because...
Venetian-born Composer Wolf-Ferrari fattened it out with a score that was old-fashioned in its harmonies and cadences, but always fresh, animated and agreeable. The melodies, if not memorable, were pleasing, the ensembles nicely assembled, and the orchestration throughout a model of clarity and cleverness.
A Virginian described him in a letter: "Straight as an Indian, measuring 6 ft. 2 in. in his stockings, and weighing 175 Ibs.. . . His frame is padded with well-developed muscles, indicating great strength. His bones and joints are large ... A pleasing and benevolent tho a commanding countenance . . ." Impressive...
At William Cowper's kindly beckoning, the readers of two centuries have lulled away many a peaceful evening-cheered, but never inebriated-at the mild brew of his poetry. Cowper (rhymes with hooper) is remembered fondly as a plump old country gentleman in a billowy cap; apt to giggle...
The baseball game provided an equally crowd-pleasing finish. The 'Poon grabbed a pair of runs in the top of the first and held the CRIMSON scoreless and hitless for eight and two thirds innings.