rhapsody
n. rapture, ecstasy; portion of an epic poem suitable for recitation; expression of enthusiasm; expression of enthusiasm; improvisatory instrumental composition with an irregular form (Music) | ||||
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Rhapsody Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Rhapsody
<operating system> Apple Computer, Inc.'s next-generation operating system for PowerPC processor-based systems capable of running Mac OS. Rhapsody includes four components: the Core OS, the Blue Box (the implementation of the Mac OS within Rhapsody), the Yellow Box, and the Advanced Mac Look and Feel.
"Rhapsody for Intel" runs on Intel processors [which ones?]. It includes the Core OS, the Yellow Box, and the Advanced Mac Look and Feel, but lacks the Blue Box and therefore is unable to run Mac OS software.
"Rhapsody Developer Release" is a developer-only release of Rhapsody, scheduled for release in late 1997. It will go to all members of the Macintosh Developer Program and the Apple Media Program worldwide who have signed nondisclosure agreements.
"Rhapsody Premier Release" will be the second release of Rhapsody, scheduled for early 1998. It is meant for early adopters and will include a partially finished human interface and a partial implementation of the Blue Box.
"Rhapsody Unified Release" will be the third release, scheduled for mid-1998. It will be the first public release, and it will include the first full implementation of the Rhapsody human interface and the Blue Box.
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(1997-10-15)
<operating system> Apple Computer, Inc.'s next-generation operating system for PowerPC processor-based systems capable of running Mac OS. Rhapsody includes four components: the Core OS, the Blue Box (the implementation of the Mac OS within Rhapsody), the Yellow Box, and the Advanced Mac Look and Feel.
"Rhapsody for Intel" runs on Intel processors [which ones?]. It includes the Core OS, the Yellow Box, and the Advanced Mac Look and Feel, but lacks the Blue Box and therefore is unable to run Mac OS software.
"Rhapsody Developer Release" is a developer-only release of Rhapsody, scheduled for release in late 1997. It will go to all members of the Macintosh Developer Program and the Apple Media Program worldwide who have signed nondisclosure agreements.
"Rhapsody Premier Release" will be the second release of Rhapsody, scheduled for early 1998. It is meant for early adopters and will include a partially finished human interface and a partial implementation of the Blue Box.
"Rhapsody Unified Release" will be the third release, scheduled for mid-1998. It will be the first public release, and it will include the first full implementation of the Rhapsody human interface and the Blue Box.
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(1997-10-15)
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Rhapsody
a one time revolutionary operating system from Apple Corporation that was based upon NEXTStep technology. Apple plans to deliver two operating systems for the next several years. First will be the Mac OS, which we will continue to upgrade and improve to support the current Macintosh customers worldwide, approximately 60 million users. Second will be a new OS based on NeXT Software's operating system technologies, NEXTStep and OPENStep. The powerful and advanced NeXT technologies are years ahead of competitive offerings, and will provide the foundation for a new OS, code-named Rhapsody. In addition to leveraging the NeXT technologies, Rhapsody is designed to run Mac applications through a Mac OS compatibility environment. Rhapsody's user interface will combine elements from both the Mac OS and NEXTStep, but will be closer in look and NEXTStep feel to the Mac OS Finder. We realize that customers need a consistent interface in the two operating systems to deploy them throughout a single organization. It's important for training and ease of use. One of the advantages of NeXT's technology is the easy support of multiple user interface paradigms. See also Mac and NEXTStep.
a one time revolutionary operating system from Apple Corporation that was based upon NEXTStep technology. Apple plans to deliver two operating systems for the next several years. First will be the Mac OS, which we will continue to upgrade and improve to support the current Macintosh customers worldwide, approximately 60 million users. Second will be a new OS based on NeXT Software's operating system technologies, NEXTStep and OPENStep. The powerful and advanced NeXT technologies are years ahead of competitive offerings, and will provide the foundation for a new OS, code-named Rhapsody. In addition to leveraging the NeXT technologies, Rhapsody is designed to run Mac applications through a Mac OS compatibility environment. Rhapsody's user interface will combine elements from both the Mac OS and NEXTStep, but will be closer in look and NEXTStep feel to the Mac OS Finder. We realize that customers need a consistent interface in the two operating systems to deploy them throughout a single organization. It's important for training and ease of use. One of the advantages of NeXT's technology is the easy support of multiple user interface paradigms. See also Mac and NEXTStep.
Rhapsody Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Rhapsody
(n.)
A recitation or song of a rhapsodist; a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation, or usually recited, at one time; hence, a division of the Iliad or the Odyssey; -- called also a book.
(n.)
A disconnected series of sentences or statements composed under excitement, and without dependence or natural connection; rambling composition.
(n.)
A composition irregular in form, like an improvisation; as, Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsodies."
(n.)
A recitation or song of a rhapsodist; a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation, or usually recited, at one time; hence, a division of the Iliad or the Odyssey; -- called also a book.
(n.)
A disconnected series of sentences or statements composed under excitement, and without dependence or natural connection; rambling composition.
(n.)
A composition irregular in form, like an improvisation; as, Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsodies."
| WordNet 2.0 |
rhapsody
Noun
1. an epic poem adapted for recitation
(hypernym) epic poem, heroic poem, epic, epos
(derivation) rhapsodize, rhapsodise
Noun
1. an epic poem adapted for recitation
(hypernym) epic poem, heroic poem, epic, epos
(derivation) rhapsodize, rhapsodise
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rhapsody
rhapsody
\rhap"so*dy\ (?), n.; pl. rhapsodies (#). [f. rhapsodie, l. rhapsodia, gr. "rapsw,di`a, fr. "rapsw,do`s a rhapsodist; "ra`ptein to sew, stitch together, unite + 'w,dh` a song. see ode.]
1. a recitation or song of a rhapsodist; a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation, or usually recited, at one time; hence, a division of the iliad or the odyssey; -- called also a book.
2. a disconnected series of sentences or statements composed under excitement, and without dependence or natural connection; rambling composition. "a rhapsody of words." "a rhapsody of tales."
3. (mus.) a composition irregular in form, like an improvisation; as, liszt's "hungarian rhapsodies." [
rhapsody
n : an epic poem adapted for recitation
rhapsody
\rhap"so*dy\ (?), n.; pl. rhapsodies (#). [f. rhapsodie, l. rhapsodia, gr. "rapsw,di`a, fr. "rapsw,do`s a rhapsodist; "ra`ptein to sew, stitch together, unite + 'w,dh` a song. see ode.]
1. a recitation or song of a rhapsodist; a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation, or usually recited, at one time; hence, a division of the iliad or the odyssey; -- called also a book.
2. a disconnected series of sentences or statements composed under excitement, and without dependence or natural connection; rambling composition. "a rhapsody of words." "a rhapsody of tales."
3. (mus.) a composition irregular in form, like an improvisation; as, liszt's "hungarian rhapsodies." [
rhapsody
n : an epic poem adapted for recitation
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rhapsody
Rapt or rapturous utterance.
Rapt or rapturous utterance.
Rhapsody Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Rhapsody
In art and literature, rhapsody may mean:
- Rhapsody (music), an enthusiastic instrumental composition of indefinite form
- Epic poem, or part of one, that is suitable for recitation at one time, such as a book of Homer's Odyssey. A performer of epic poetry in Ancient Greece was known as a rhapsode
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