prepared objects
[/prɪˈpɛərd ˈɑbdʒɪkts/]
nounpl: prepared objects
objetos preparados
1. Objects that have been modified, arranged, or made ready for a specific purpose, use, or artistic presentation
The prepared objects in the exhibition challenged viewers' perceptions of everyday items.
Os objetos preparados na exposição desafiaram a percepção dos espectadores sobre itens cotidianos.
2. In music (prepared piano), objects placed on or between piano strings to alter their sound
John Cage pioneered the technique of prepared objects to transform the piano's timbre.
John Cage foi pioneiro na técnica de objetos preparados para transformar o timbre do piano.
3. Items arranged or assembled in advance for cooking, scientific experiments, or demonstrations
The chef arranged all prepared objects on the counter before beginning the cooking show.
O chef organizou todos os objetos preparados no balcão antes de começar o programa culinário.
The term 'prepared objects' is particularly significant in contemporary art and experimental music circles. John Cage's pioneering work with prepared pianos revolutionized 20th-century music. In Brazil, this concept is embraced in avant-garde art movements and contemporary galleries in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, reflecting a strong tradition of experimental and conceptual art.
Related Idioms & Phrases
prepared objects approach
ready-made prepared objects
prepared objects technique
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