chance elements
[/tʃæns ˈɛləmənts/]
noun phrasepl: chance elements
elementos de acaso
1. unpredictable or random factors that affect the outcome of an event or situation
The success of the project depended on chance elements that couldn't be controlled.
O sucesso do projeto dependia de elementos de acaso que não podiam ser controlados.
2. unpredictable components in art, music, or creative processes
The composer incorporated chance elements into the symphony to create spontaneity.
O compositor incorporou elementos de acaso na sinfonia para criar espontaneidade.
3. random variables or stochastic factors in scientific or mathematical contexts
The model accounts for chance elements through probability distributions.
O modelo leva em conta elementos de acaso através de distribuições de probabilidade.
In Brazilian culture, the concept of 'elementos de acaso' is often discussed in the context of samba and bossa nova composition, where improvisation (which incorporates chance elements) is highly valued. In English-speaking contexts, particularly in art and music theory, chance elements are associated with experimental and avant-garde movements. The term is also significant in business and project management discussions about risk and uncertainty.
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