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standard passage

[/ˈstændərd ˈpæsɪdʒ/]
nounpl: standard passages
passagem padrão
1. A typical or conventional route, corridor, or section of text that follows established norms or common usage
The standard passage through the building takes about five minutes.
A passagem padrão pelo prédio leva cerca de cinco minutos.
2. In literature or scripture, a well-known or frequently cited excerpt that represents typical usage
That standard passage from Shakespeare is quoted in almost every literature class.
Essa passagem padrão de Shakespeare é citada em quase todas as aulas de literatura.
3. In music, a conventional melodic or harmonic sequence that follows traditional patterns
The composer used a standard passage to transition between movements.
O compositor usou uma passagem padrão para fazer a transição entre movimentos.
Synonyms
standard routeconventional passagetypical corridorestablished text
Antonyms
unconventional passagenon-standard routeatypical passage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passagem padrão
Most commonly used term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
passagem padrão
Standard usage in São Paulo dialect
Portugal
passagem padrão
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the standard passage
deviate from the standard passage
a standard passage of time
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