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Nova: Literally new star; applied to stars that suddenly appear with great brilliance then fade; an exploding star.

Bonarda Novarese: Alternate name for Uva Rara grape..

Bossa Nova: Brazilian dance related to the samba, popular in the 1950s and 1960s.

Ars Nova: Fourteenth century French polyphonic musical style whose themes moved increasingly from religious to secular.

Novation: Substituting a new obligation for an old one or substituting new parties to an existing obligation.

Arlen Ness: Motorcycle customizing owes much to the talents of Arlen Ness. He started out in 1967 by customizing his own Harley-Davidson Knucklehead. It won first place in the first custom show he enter . . . View Full Definition

Changement De Pied: Literally 'changing of feet'. A jump in which the feet change positions in the air. For example, beginning in fifth position with the right foot front, plie and jump, switching the right to . . . View Full Definition

Slotting Fees: Paid by manufacturers to purchase shelf space in retail stores: such fees are a controversial issue in the food sector. Critics regard slotting fees as unearned store discounts (or even 'kic . . . View Full Definition

Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program: Sometimes referred to in budget documents as Payments to States and Territories, the program provides matching funds to states for research and innovative projects aimed at identifying new m . . . View Full Definition

Fouette Rond De Jambe En Tournant: A turn made by using a fouette. For each turn the dancer stands momentarily on flat foot and in plie, as the working leg is extended in fourth position en l'air (or a la hauteur) front then . . . View Full Definition