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Concept in differential calculus
In the calculus of variations, the second variation extends the idea of the second derivative test to functionals. Much like for functions, at a stationary
Second_variation
Differential calculus on function spaces
The calculus of variations (or variational calculus) is a field of mathematical analysis that uses variations, which are small changes in functions and
Calculus_of_variations
Mathematical theory
In applied mathematics and the calculus of variations, the first variation of a functional J(y) is defined as the linear functional δ J ( y ) {\displaystyle
First_variation
1803/1805 composition by Ludwig van Beethoven
strings with a variation; and a section beginning with rapid downward patterns in the violins (mm. 65 to 82). The third theme of the second group eventually
Symphony_No._3_(Beethoven)
Keyboard work by Johann Sebastian Bach
The Goldberg Variations (German: Goldberg-Variationen), BWV 988, is a musical composition for keyboard by Johann Sebastian Bach, consisting of an aria
Goldberg_Variations
Musical form
No. 3; theme and variations based on a theme from Schubert's Rosamunde Problems playing this file? See media help. In music, variation is a formal technique
Variation_(music)
Title for an expert or martial arts teacher in Chinese culture
variation, Shīfù 師傅 ('Expert Instructor'), is used as an honorific, which is applied to various professionals in everyday life. The second variation,
Shifu
Structural Musical Form
a double variation set, a first theme (to be called A here) is followed by a second theme (B), followed by a variation on A, then a variation on B, and
Double_variation
Chess opening
Alapin Variation, where Black's queen may not be so well placed on c7. After 1...c5, White has several alternatives to 2.Nf3: 2.Nc3 is White's second most
Sicilian_Defence
Musical work; symphony in four movements composed by Franz Schubert
primary focus of the variations is on instrumentation and tone color. The first variation features violins and winds. The second variation passes the theme
Symphony_No._2_(Schubert)
Use of synonyms to avoid repetition
Elegant variation is the use of synonyms to avoid repetition or add variety. The term was introduced in 1906 by H. W. Fowler and F. G. Fowler in The King's
Elegant_variation
1824 string quartet by Franz Schubert
fourth variation is again lyrical, with the second violin and cello carrying the melody under a long violin line in triplets. This is the only variation in
String Quartet No. 14 (Schubert)
String_Quartet_No._14_(Schubert)
1877 musical work by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
The Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33, is a concertante work for cello and orchestra by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It is the closest he ever came to
Variations_on_a_Rococo_Theme
Cardiac rhythm
beats per minute for an adult). Regular rhythm, with less than 0.16-second variation in the shortest and longest durations between successive P waves The
Sinus_rhythm
Measure of local oscillation behavior
In mathematics, the total variation identifies several slightly different concepts, related to the (local or global) structure of the codomain of a function
Total_variation
Pistol, Derringer
side rib. These are very rare. The second variation is marked the same without the "manufactured by". The third variation has an extractor on the left side
Remington_Model_95
Reciprocating internal combustion engine
improved fuel consumption, and reduced emission output. The M178 is the second variation in the family, geared toward higher performance and motorsport. The
Mercedes-Benz M176/M177/M178 engine
Mercedes-Benz_M176/M177/M178_engine
Piano composition by Johannes Brahms
The Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24, is a work for solo piano written by Johannes Brahms in 1861. It consists of a set of twenty-five
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel
Variations_and_Fugue_on_a_Theme_by_Handel
Piano composition by Ludwig van Beethoven
Künstlerverein, the second part consisting of 50 variations by 50 other composers. It is often considered to be the greatest set of variations for keyboard along
Diabelli_Variations
Musical composition by Edward Elgar
Edward Elgar composed his Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, popularly known as the Enigma Variations, between October 1898 and February 1899. It
Enigma_Variations
Tables game in Britain
board: 2 on point 24, 5 on point 19, 3 on point 17 and 5 on point 13. Second variation. This is the same as modern backgammon. If the points are numbered
Irish_(game)
Musical Composition by Richard Strauss
tenor tuba, and bass clarinet depicting his squire Sancho Panza. The second variation depicts an episode where Don Quixote encounters a herd of sheep and
Don_Quixote_(Strauss)
Type of punch used in unarmed combat
fingers. There are two variations of the maneuver; the first involves folding only the first four fingers of the hand. The second involves compressing the
Leopard_Blow
Superfamily of crustaceans (Paguroidea)
distinct in some species, such as those in the genus Pagurus. The second variation, the "cheliped extension", is usually a purely visual movement, though
Hermit_crab
Concert band music
instruments join in to play the second part. The song then consists of five variations on this theme. The first variation, marked Vivace, turns the theme
Variations on a Korean Folk Song
Variations_on_a_Korean_Folk_Song
Defunct firearms manufacturer
on the side, and was manufactured in Baldwin Park, California. The second variation changed the safety to a smaller sliding safety, but retained the designation
Raven_Arms
1982 studio album by Akina Nakamori
Variation (Hensoukyoku) (Japanese: バリエーション〈変奏曲〉, Hepburn: Bariēshon (hensōkyoku)) is the second studio album by Japanese entertainer Akina Nakamori. It
Variation_(Hensoukyoku)
Generalization of the concept of directional derivative
derivative, the function that arises naturally in the calculus of variations as the second variation of F , {\displaystyle F,} at least in the special case where
Gateaux_derivative
Relative measure of dispersion expressed as the ratio of standard deviation to the mean
In probability theory and statistics, the coefficient of variation (CV), also known as normalized root-mean-square deviation (NRMSD), and relative standard
Coefficient_of_variation
Method in multivariable calculus
neighborhoods around (0, 0) and so this point is a saddle point of f.) Second variation Stewart 2005, p. 803. Kurt Endl/Wolfgang Luh: Analysis II. Aula-Verlag
Second partial derivative test
Second_partial_derivative_test
Étude composed by Charles-Valentin Alkan
entirety of the variation emphasizes its dissonant nature. Variation XX Labelled Impavidè ("fearless"), this variation consists of thirty-second notes stamps
Le_Festin_d'Ésope
Straight path on a curved surface or a Riemannian manifold
+t\varphi ).} The critical points of the first variation are precisely the geodesics. The second variation is defined by δ 2 E ( γ ) ( φ , ψ ) = ∂ 2 ∂ s
Geodesic
1893 comic song written by Harry S. Miller
additional verses often have a notable variation in melody but with the same chords. For example, the second verse often shoots up an octave to emphasize
The_Cat_Came_Back
Method for finding the extrema of a function
ordinary differential equations Saddle point Second partial derivative test Stationary point Second variation Chiang, Alpha C. (1984). Fundamental Methods
Derivative_test
Series of musical pieces
Variations is a series of works by the American composer John Cage. A number of the pieces in the series are seminal examples of indeterminate music, others
Variations_(Cage)
Individual variation in second-language acquisition is the study of why some people learn a second language better than others. Unlike children who acquire
Individual variation in second-language acquisition
Individual_variation_in_second-language_acquisition
Judo technique
pin Side locking four-corner hold Variants: Second variation Kyuzo Mifune also demonstrates a second variation of Yoko-Shiho-Gatame in the video, The Essence
Yoko_shiho_gatame
Approach in decision theory
responds with the course of action that was first generated. In the second variation, the decision maker tries to understand the course of events that led
Naturalistic_decision-making
In astronomy, the variation of the Moon is one of the principal perturbations in the motion of the Moon. The variation was discovered by Tycho Brahe, who
Variation_(astronomy)
Motif or phrase repeated throughout a piece of music
exact repetition, but in common usage, the term covers repetition with variation and development, such as the alteration of an ostinato line to fit changing
Ostinato
Procedure for solving differential equations
In mathematics, variation of parameters, also known as variation of constants, is a general method to solve inhomogeneous linear ordinary differential
Variation_of_parameters
Six string quartets by Joseph Haydn
line: the second violin and viola in the first variation, the cello in the second variation, and elsewhere the first violin. The fourth variation never completes
String Quartets, Op. 20 (Haydn)
String_Quartets,_Op._20_(Haydn)
35 mm movie camera line
frames per second. Variation of the 535, introduced in 1992. One of the main advantages is the higher frame rate of sixty frames per second. Until he switched
Arriflex_535
Piano work by Ludwig van Beethoven
32 Variations in C minor performed in 2010 Problems playing this file? See media help. 32 Variations on an Original Theme in C minor, WoO 80 (German:
32 Variations in C minor (Beethoven)
32_Variations_in_C_minor_(Beethoven)
British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
Variation (1827–1847) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and broodmare that achieved success in the racing world. In 1830, Variation made her racing
Variation_(horse)
Orchestral work and ballet by Paul Hindemith
The Four Temperaments or Theme and Four Variations (The Four Temperaments) is an orchestral work and ballet by Paul Hindemith. Although it was originally
The_Four_Temperaments
Very small devices that incorporate moving components
are two variations of the DRIE. The first variation consists of three distinct steps (the original Bosch process) while the second variation only consists
MEMS
1967 soundtrack album by the George Martin Orchestra
composed a brief piano piece, which Martin then interpreted into several variations and arrangements, sufficient to produce 24 minutes of music. At McCartney's
The_Family_Way_(soundtrack)
Video game console series by Nintendo
featuring a cream-white outer casing and removing the power adapter. A second variation was produced as part of a promotion with food company House Foods to
Color_TV-Game
Large-scale work for piano by Edvard Grieg
Variation II. The second variation branches off the first and is marked allegro agitato. The time signature changes to 9 8. This variation requires much virtuosity
Ballade in the Form of Variations on a Norwegian Folk Song
Ballade_in_the_Form_of_Variations_on_a_Norwegian_Folk_Song
Light machine gun
weapon came early in 1916 when the Bergmann MG 15 was converted into a second variation to mirror the development of the Maxim MG 08/15. The bolt was slowed
Bergmann_MG_15nA_machine_gun
Semi-automatic pistol
new manufacturing process. Along with the second version, in 1990, new variations, such as compact (BDAC/HP-DAC) and double-action only (BDAO/HP-DAO) variants
FN_HP-DA
American sitcom (1985–1990)
original unaired version of the pilot; the broadcast version used the second variation. Similar to the original unaired pilot, but now with a beige family
Mr._Belvedere
1873 musical work by Johannes Brahms
The Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn (German: Variationen über ein Thema von Jos. Haydn), now also called the Saint Anthony Variations, is a work
Variations on a Theme by Haydn
Variations_on_a_Theme_by_Haydn
Firearms brand
finish, First Variation marked on top of barrel with company name and address only and two guide rods for ejector (1885–1886), Second Variation patent date
Harrington_&_Richardson
Organ composition by Johann Sebastian Bach
The Canonic Variations on "Vom Himmel hoch da komm' ich her" ("From Heaven above to Earth I come"), BWV 769, are a set of five variations in canon for
Canonic Variations on "Vom Himmel hoch da komm' ich her"
Canonic_Variations_on_"Vom_Himmel_hoch_da_komm'_ich_her"
Work by Russian composer Alexander Scriabin
The second movement begins in the key of F♯ major which was for Scriabin "a ‘bright blue’ mystic key". It is in the form of theme and variations. The
Piano_Concerto_(Scriabin)
1825 composition by Ludwig van Beethoven
in the melody. The first variation is in 12 8 meter with darker harmonies and quick changes in dynamics. The second variation increases the tempo to andante
String Quartet No. 12 (Beethoven)
String_Quartet_No._12_(Beethoven)
Short-term changes in the Earth's magnetic field
{\mathbf {B} }}} . The second derivative, B ¨ {\displaystyle {\ddot {\mathbf {B} }}} is the secular acceleration. Secular variation can be observed in measurements
Geomagnetic_secular_variation
Difference of delay of packets in computer networking
In computer networking, packet delay variation (PDV) is the difference in end-to-end one-way delay between selected packets in a flow with any lost packets
Packet_delay_variation
Musical composition by Ludwig van Beethoven
somewhat hurried rehearsal, with wet voice-parts as usual, that the second variation should be played without repeat. In the evening, however, absorbed
Choral_Fantasy_(Beethoven)
1803 composition for violin and piano by Ludwig van Beethoven
greater contrast with the second movement, a placid tune in F major followed by five distinctive variations. The first variation transliterates the theme
Violin Sonata No. 9 (Beethoven)
Violin_Sonata_No._9_(Beethoven)
2023 studio album by Ed Sheeran
Autumn Variations is the seventh studio album by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was released on 29 September 2023 through his record label, Gingerbread
Autumn_Variations
1804 composition by L. v. Beethoven
The Variations in E♭ major piano trio, Op. 44, by Ludwig van Beethoven, is a series of fourteen variations on a theme, written for piano, violin and cello
Variations in E-flat major (Beethoven)
Variations_in_E-flat_major_(Beethoven)
Species of cephalopod
shell laterally) to the umbilicus (the center) with no breaks. The second variation has stripes from the venter that stop before reaching the umbilicus
Nautilus_vitiensis
modes of variation are a continuously indexed set of vectors or functions that are centered at a mean and are used to depict the variation in a population
Modes_of_variation
Judo throw
Essence of Judo, Kyuzo Mifune demonstrates three variations of kata guruma. In the second variation, Mifune steps behind uke, and in the third he steps
Kata_guruma
Statistical dispersion in nominal distributions
index of qualitative variation (IQV) is a measure of statistical dispersion in nominal distributions. Examples include the variation ratio or the information
Qualitative_variation
(Pacific): opening A "Ten Men variation" variation "Second Variation of Ten Men" (invented) "Caroline Islands Triangles": variation "Carrying Money" (Uap: "Runi-ka-fei"):
List_of_string_figures
1822 piano sonata by L. van Beethoven
passages in fugal texture. The second movement, in C major, is in slow tempo and consists of an arietta with variations, followed by an extensive coda
Piano Sonata No. 32 (Beethoven)
Piano_Sonata_No._32_(Beethoven)
Chess opening theme
The Poisoned Pawn Variation is any of several series of opening moves in chess in which a pawn is said to be "poisoned" because its capture can result
Poisoned_Pawn_Variation
Professional wrestling move
first variation sees a wrestler who is standing on the apron, with a wrestler on the floor behind them, jump up on to either the first or second rope and
Moonsault
Musical work by Joseph Haydn, composed in 1794-1795
theme, (c) first variation on the minor theme (woodwinds), (d) first variation on the major theme (for violin solo), (e) second variation on the minor theme
Symphony_No._103_(Haydn)
1774 composition by Joseph Haydn
(theme with variation 1, variation 3 with variation 4) in that the first half for the two variations in sequence followed by the second half for each
Symphony_No._55_(Haydn)
Fixed verse form of poetry
thus the entire change of pattern occurs twice throughout. In the second variation, the pattern of line-ending words returns to the starting sequence
Sestina
Fantasy novelette by Roger Zelazny
A Sasquatch aids the human. "Unicorn Variation" won the 1982 Hugo Award for Best Novelette, and was ranked second for 1982's Locus Award for Best Novelette
Unicorn_Variation
Composition by Franz Schubert
The first variation introduces an eliding chromatic figuration that accompanies the otherwise largely unaltered theme. The second variation is an energetic
Piano Sonata in A minor, D 845 (Schubert)
Piano_Sonata_in_A_minor,_D_845_(Schubert)
Scientific principles enabling the use of the calculus of variations
A variational principle is a mathematical procedure that renders a physical problem solvable by the calculus of variations, which concerns finding functions
Variational_principle
Collaborative musical composition pub. 1839
assemble a set of variations of the march along with five of his pianist-friends. Liszt composed the introduction, second variation, connecting sections
Hexaméron (musical composition)
Hexaméron_(musical_composition)
Change in proteins expressed by bacteria
biology, phase variation is a method for dealing with rapidly varying environments without requiring random mutation. It involves the variation of protein
Phase_variation
1892 organ composition by Charles Ives
1968. The variations are as follows: Introduction and Theme Variation I Variation II Interlude I Variation III Variation IV Interlude II Variation V Coda
Variations_on_"America"
Composition for string quartet by Ludwig van Beethoven
Exposition excerpt, measures 30–48. First variation excerpt, mm. 57–67. Second variation excerpt, mm. 109–12. Third variation excerpt, mm. 139–147. Problems playing
Grosse_Fuge
1841 ballet by Adolphe Adam
me, he loves me not" leitmotif. This variation has been retained in the ballet ever since. The second variation was added by Petipa to the first act of
Giselle
variation Verden Nienburg Minden Paderborn Niedermarsberg, former Horhausen ('Horus'), near Marsberg 'Kiliandr', probably Caldern in Lahntal Second variation
Leiðarvísir_og_borgarskipan
1921 piano concerto by Sergei Prokofiev
a long trill followed by a glissando-like run up the keyboard. The second variation is presented by the orchestra at a galloping pace, with the piano providing
Piano Concerto No. 3 (Prokofiev)
Piano_Concerto_No._3_(Prokofiev)
Exoplanet detection method using transit timing variations
proposed a second planet orbiting WASP-3 based on transit-timing variation, but this proposal was debunked in 2012. Transit-timing variation was first
Transit-timing_variation
17th-century Danish firearm
block which served to close the gap between it and the barrel. The second variation used a vertical cylindrical breech block, stored powder beneath the
Kalthoff_repeater
American mathematician (born 1950)
interplay of the Bochner identity for harmonic maps together with the second variation of area formula for minimal hypersurfaces, they also identified some
Richard_Schoen
Athletic program of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County
at the NCAA Division II ranks: the first variation of it from 1972–73 to 1977–78; and the second variation from 1983–84 to 1987–88. On March 16, 2018
UMBC_Retrievers
Variations in E major on a Theme by Joseph Weigl, MS 47 (Italian: Variazioni sopra un tema di Giuseppe Weigl), also known as Sonata with Variations on
Variations on "Pria ch'io l'impegno" (Paganini)
Variations_on_"Pria_ch'io_l'impegno"_(Paganini)
Type of start in auto racing events
safety belts, when the starting signal is displayed.[citation needed] A second variation is used in the endurance races at Highlands Motorsports Park in New
Standing_start
American folklore beings
Individual variations will modify what town these individuals were originally from and where they end up. According to the second variation, the melon
Melon_heads
Work for piano and orchestra by César Franck
The Symphonic Variations (Variations symphoniques), M. 46, is a work for piano and orchestra written in 1885 by César Franck. It has been described as
Symphonic_Variations_(Franck)
Bending of trajectories in general relativity by a tidal force
equation can be derived from the second variation of the point particle Lagrangian along geodesics, or from the first variation of a combined Lagrangian.[clarification
Geodesic_deviation
1927–1928 ballet by Igor Stravinsky
Birth of Apollo Second tableau Variation of Apollo Pas d'action (Apollo and the Three Muses) Variation of Calliope (the Alexandrine) Variation of Polyhymnia
Apollo_(ballet)
1975 live album by Albert Ayler
"Spirits" - 7:15 "Wizard" - 8:00 "Ghosts (First Variation)" - 10:00 "Prophecy" - 6:35 "Ghosts (Second Variation)" - 7:40 Albert Ayler - tenor saxophone Gary
Prophecy_(Albert_Ayler_album)
French ballet dancer
Elevated. Colasante was Paquette's partner when he bid farewell. The Second Variation in La Bayadère Brahms–Schoenberg Quartet Bella Figura The title role
Valentine_Colasante
Chinese-American mathematician (born 1949)
simple but novel way of inserting the Gauss–Codazzi equations into the second variation formula for the area of a stable minimal hypersurface of a three-dimensional
Shing-Tung_Yau
Musical composition by Johann Pachelbel
first variation of Pachelbel's work are found in Bach's passacaglia from bar 32 onwards, as is the written-out "modified repeat" of the second variation. Welter
Chaconne in D minor (Pachelbel)
Chaconne_in_D_minor_(Pachelbel)
Composition for solo clarinet and jazz ensemble by Igor Stravinsky
unusual for several reasons. First, it employs this form as a finale. Second, the variation movement begins and ends in the same key (which would be normal
Ebony_Concerto_(Stravinsky)
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Boy/Male
American, British, Christian, English, French, German
Wealthy Protector; Protected by Grace; Gracious Protector
Female
English
From the name of the state of Arizona in the United States of America, a place considered sacred by the Native Americans. It was named after Sedona Miller Schnebly (1877-1950), the wife of the city's first postmaster. Meaning unknown.
Boy/Male
Indian
Second
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Protective Grace
Boy/Male
Scottish American
Second son.
Boy/Male
Scottish American Irish Russian
Second son.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Richward, a Norman personal name composed of the Germanic elements rīc ‘power(ful)’ + ward ‘guard’.French : from Old French record, recort ‘recollection’, ‘account’, ‘testimony’, and by extension ‘witness’, hence perhaps a nickname for someone who had given evidence in a court of law, or a metonymic occupational name for a clerk who recorded court proceedings.New England variant of French Ricard, reflecting an Americanized spelling of the Canadian pronunciation.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Second Khalifah
Boy/Male
English
Protected by God. Grace and protection. From the Old English name Estmund. Commonly used as a...
Girl/Female
Tamil
Second
Male
English
Variant spelling of Middle English Estmond, ESMOND means "gracious protector."Â
Girl/Female
Biblical
Second.
Girl/Female
Indian
Dual, Second
Girl/Female
Indian
Second
Girl/Female
Tamil
Dual, Second
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from an Old English personal name composed of the elements ēast ‘grace’, ‘beauty’ + mund ‘protection’. This name was also used by the Norman, among whom it represents a continental Germanic cognate of the Old English name.
Female
English
Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Seònaid, SEONA means "God is gracious."
Boy/Male
African American American
Of man.
Girl/Female
Spanish
Lively.
Boy/Male
Scottish
Second son.
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Girl/Female
Indian
Lustrous
Girl/Female
Australian, Finnish, French, German, Irish, Latin, Swedish, Swiss
Joy; Gladness; Happy; Irish Form of Letitia Happy
Girl/Female
German, Swedish
Noble; Kind; Brightness
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
New Thought
Boy/Male
Hebrew
Enlightens. Shining. Surname.
Girl/Female
American, Australian
Victorious People
Girl/Female
Indian
Youth, Bloom
Boy/Male
Hindu
Good bliss
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Power; Goddess Durga
Female
Hebrew
(חֲבִיבָה) Hebrew unisex name CHAVIVA means "beloved."Â
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adv.
In the second place.
a.
Being of the same kind as another that has preceded; another, like a protype; as, a second Cato; a second Troy; a second deluge.
n.
One who seconds or supports what another attempts, affirms, moves, or proposes; as, the seconder of an enterprise or of a motion.
n.
A right of inheritance belonging to a second son; a property or possession so inherited.
a.
Of the rank or degree below the best highest; inferior; second-rate; as, a second-class house; a second-class passage.
imp. & p. p.
of Second
prep.
Past, out of the reach or sphere of; further than; greater than; as, the patient was beyond medical aid; beyond one's strength.
n.
That which is seen at a second view; a meaning beyond the literal sense; the second intention; a hidden signification.
a.
To follow or attend for the purpose of assisting; to support; to back; to act as the second of; to assist; to forward; to encourage.
a.
The sixtieth part of a minute of time or of a minute of space, that is, the second regular subdivision of the degree; as, sound moves about 1,140 English feet in a second; five minutes and ten seconds north of this place.
v. t.
An official contemporaneous memorandum stating the proceedings of a court of justice; a judicial record.
a.
Of the second size, rank, quality, or value; as, a second-rate ship; second-rate cloth; a second-rate champion.
n.
The second part in a concerted piece.
a.
Cutting; divivding into two parts; as, a secant line.
v. t.
A writing by which some act or event, or a number of acts or events, is recorded; a register; as, a record of the acts of the Hebrew kings; a record of the variations of temperature during a certain time; a family record.
n.
A secdond trial, experiment, or test; a second judicial trial, as of an accused person.
adv.
Secondly; in the second place.
n.
A unit for the measurement of small intervals of time, such that 1012 (ten trillion) of these units make one second.
a.
Having the power of second-sight.
n.
The second part in a concerted piece; -- often popularly applied to the alto.