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A mask is a covering worn on the face, or an object depicting a face. Mask may also refer to: Technology Computing * Mask (computing), in computer science, a bit pattern used to extract information from another bit pattern ** Affinity mask, a bit mask indicating what processor a thread or process should be run on ** Image mask, applied to digital images to "cut-out" the background or other unwanted features ** umask, the default permission setting for new files on UNIX systems Other technologies * Photomask, used to create the circuit layers in IC fabrication * Front-end mask, an automobile accessory * Shadow mask, a technology used to manufacture cathode ray tube televisions that produce color images * Spectral mask, a mathematically defined set of lines applied to the levels of radio transmissions in telecommunications Arts and media Film and television * ''Mask'' (1985 film), a film directed by Peter Bogdanovich * ''Mask, the'' (1994 film), a film starring Jim Carr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mask
A mask is an object normally worn on the face, typically for protection, disguise, performance, or entertainment, and often employed for rituals and rites. Masks have been used since antiquity for both ceremonial and practical purposes, as well as in the performing arts and for entertainment. They are usually worn on the face, although they may also be positioned for effect elsewhere on the wearer's body. In art history, especially sculpture, "mask" is the term for a face without a body that is not modelled in the round (which would make it a "head"), but for example appears in low relief. Etymology The word "mask" appeared in English in the 1530s, from Middle French ''masque'' "covering to hide or guard the face", derived in turn from Italian ''maschera'', from Medieval Latin ''masca'' "mask, specter, nightmare". This word is of uncertain origin, perhaps from Arabic ''maskharah'' مَسْخَرَۃٌ "buffoon", from the verb ''sakhira'' "to ridicule". However, it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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''The'' is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pronoun ''thee'') ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mask (Ayumi Hamasaki Song)
"Mask" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Ayumi Hamasaki. It is the seventh and final single from her studio album ''Remember You'' (2023). The song peaked at number four on the Oricon Daily Digital Singles Chart upon release, and ranked at number twenty-four on the Oricon Weekly Digital Singles Chart. Background After announcing work on her next studio album, Hamasaki shared that she had received "many exciting demos" via her official Instagram account. One of the demos was confirmed to be from composer Tetsuya Komuro, who the singer previously worked with on songs such as "A Song is Born" " You & Me", and " Dreamed a Dream". Through the rest of the year, Hamasaki spoke on struggling with the creative process, suffering from writer's block while working towards the original album release date of autumn 2022. Eventually, the album was delayed to January 2023. On November 5, Hamasaki thanked staff for "working with me for long periods of time, through trial and er ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mask (Dream Song)
"Mask" is the second single by American YouTuber Dream. It was released on May 21, 2021, through Dream Music. "Mask" is more rock-influenced than Dream's previous song, "Roadtrip", and lyrically details his past and present struggles with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). "Mask" performed well commercially, receiving one million streams in its first week and becoming Dream's first top-40 single on the UK Singles Chart, where it reached number 38. The song's accompanying animated music video, released in June 2021, was negatively received by viewers for its quality and messages, and became an internet meme. Background and release On March 13, 2021, Dream revealed through his now-deactivated private Twitter account that he was working on a new song. The following day he revealed the name of the song to be "Mask". It was scheduled to be released on April 23, 2021, but was delayed due to the song's music video production falling behind schedule. On May 15, 2021, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mask (Vangelis Album)
A mask is an object normally worn on the face, typically for protection, disguise, performance, or entertainment, and often employed for rituals and rites. Masks have been used since antiquity for both ceremonial and practical purposes, as well as in the performing arts and for entertainment. They are usually worn on the face, although they may also be positioned for effect elsewhere on the wearer's body. In art history, especially sculpture, "mask" is the term for a face without a body that is not modelled in the round (which would make it a "head"), but for example appears in low relief. Etymology The word "mask" appeared in English in the 1530s, from Middle French ''masque'' "covering to hide or guard the face", derived in turn from Italian ''maschera'', from Medieval Latin ''masca'' "mask, specter, nightmare". This word is of uncertain origin, perhaps from Arabic ''maskharah'' مَسْخَرَۃٌ "buffoon", from the verb ''sakhira'' "to ridicule". However, it may a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mask (Roger Glover Album)
''Mask'' is a solo album by the Deep Purple bass guitarist Roger Glover. It was released in June 1984, in Europe by 21 Records/Polydor. It was promoted with two music videos. It has been reissued on CD twice in the UK, in 1993 (Connoisseur Collection, b/w "Elements") and in 2005 ( Cherry Red/Lemon). Neither has bonus material. Track listing All songs written by Roger Glover, except where noted. ;One Side # "Divided World" - 5:12 # "Getting Stranger" - 4:07 # "The Mask" (Roger Glover, Jean Roussel) - 7:32 # "Fake It" - 4:42 ;Another Side # "Dancin' Again" (Roger Glover, Dave Gellis) - 3:30 # "(You're) So Remote" - 4:46 # "Hip Level" (Roger Glover, Chuck Burgi, Dave Gellis) - 7:19 # "Don't Look Down" - 3:41 ;Audio cassette bonus track # "Unnatural" - ''originally as track no. 4 on side B'' Personnel Musicians *Roger Glover — lead vocals, bass (all tracks); percussion (tracks 3-5, 7), synthesizer (tracks 4, 6, 7), Ovation acoustic guitar (track 2), timbales (track 4), piano (tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mask (Fanatic Crisis Album)
was a Japanese rock band active from 1992 to 2005. Six of their singles made the top 10 Oricon Singles Chart for sales, while two of their albums reached the top ten of the Oricon Albums Chart. History Formation The band was formed in 1992 by Ishizuki, Kazuya, and Ryuji when Ishizuki was 15 years old. In 1993, Shun and Tatsuya joined and they began performing around Nagoya. In 1994, they released their first demo-tape ''Karma'', with Tatsuya on drums. Tatsuya left in 1995 after the release of the EP '' Taiyou no Toriko''. Their lineup solidified in 1995 when Tohru joined on the drums on the single 'Memories in White'. They released their first album ''Mask'' and second EP ''Marble'' in 1996. Like many famous bands from the Tōkai region, they were spontaneously called Nagoya kei along with bands like Kuroyume, Rouage, and Laputa. At their peak in the mid-to-late 1990s, they were considered one of the "Four Heavenly Kings of visual kei" alongside La'cryma Christi, Malice Mize ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mask (Bauhaus Album)
''Mask'' is the second studio album by English gothic rock band Bauhaus. It was released on 16 October 1981 by record label Beggars Banquet. Content Bauhaus expanded their style a bit on ''Mask'', particularly by incorporating keyboards and acoustic guitar on songs such as "The Passion of Lovers", and funk rhythms and saxophone on tracks like "Kick in the Eye", "Dancing" and "In Fear of Fear". The album cover is a drawing by guitarist Daniel Ash. The original artwork for the album was a gatefold sleeve with blue text on the inside and a stark black-and-white image of the band. On later editions this inside was replaced with white text and a montage from the promotional video for the song "Mask". Release ''Mask'' was released in October 1981 by record label Beggars Banquet. "Kick in the Eye" charted at No. 29 on the US Club Play Singles chart. The 19 October 2009 CD reissue, subtitled the ''Omnibus Edition'', included a remastered version of the original album as disc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mask (Aco Album)
''Mask'' is the seventh studio album by Japanese singer-songwriter Aco, released on 22 February 2006. It is a mini-album consisting of six songs and with a total playing time of 25 minutes. Mask marks a significant transition in Aco's style from ambient, electronic sounds of her previous two albums, ''Material'' and ''Irony'', to lighter, electro-pop music. Track 3 is a cover of the song of the same name by The Waitresses. Track listing # Ya-yo! # Guilty # I Know What Boys Like "I Know What Boys Like" is a song by the Waitresses, written by guitarist Chris Butler (musician), Chris Butler in 1978, while he was still a member of the rock band Tin Huey. It was recorded by Butler and released as a single in 1980, but beyon ... # # Cover Grrrl # References External links * 2006 albums Aco (musician) albums {{japan-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bleach (TV Series)
''Bleach'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese anime television series based on the manga series ''Bleach (manga), Bleach'' by Tite Kubo. It was produced by Pierrot (company), Pierrot and directed by Noriyuki Abe. The series aired on TV Tokyo from October 2004 to March 2012, spanning 366 episodes. The story follows the adventures of the teenaged Ichigo Kurosaki after he obtains the powers of a List of Soul Reapers in Bleach, Soul Reaper—a death personification similar to the Personifications of death, Grim Reaper—from a Soul Reaper named Rukia Kuchiki. His newfound powers allow him to take on the duties of defending humans from evil spirits Hollows and guiding departed good souls to the afterlife. In addition to adapting the manga series it is based on, the anime periodically includes original self-contained storylines and characters not found in the source material. Viz Media obtained foreign television and home video distribution rights to the ''Bleach'' anime in Marc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dynamite Entertainment
Dynamite Entertainment is an American comic book publisher founded in 2004 by Nick Barrucci in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, known for publishing comic book adaptations of licensed feature film properties, such as ''Army of Darkness'', '' Terminator'', and ''RoboCop''; licensed or public domain literary properties such as Zorro, Dracula, Sherlock Holmes, ''Alice in Wonderland'', Red Sonja, Tarzan, and John Carter of Mars; and superhero books including '' Project Superpowers'', which revived classic public domain characters, and original creator-owned comics like '' The Boys''. Creators who have produced Dynamite's books include Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Matt Wagner, Garth Ennis, Howard Chaykin and Frank Miller. Dynamic Forces, a distribution of Dynamite's comics and books, announced a partnership with Diamond Distribution in 2008, when Diamond had the rights to publishing the international versions of books made by Dynamite Entertainment. History Dynamite Entertainment was fou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mask (DC Comics)
The Mask is a fictional character appearing in DC Comics publications and related media, commonly as a recurring adversary of the superhero Wonder Woman. Created by writer William Moulton Marston and artist Harry G. Peter, the character debuted in 1947 in ''Wonder Woman'' #24 as the villainous alter-ego of Nina Close, a victim of domestic spousal abuse suffering from dissociative identity disorder. The blonde-haired Nina was timid and quiet, but her alternate personality, the dark-haired Mask, was ruthless, violent and cruel. The Mask's primary modus operandi was to trap her victims in grisly BDSM-style torture masks rigged to release acid into their throats unless her demands were met. After DC Comics rebooted its continuity in 1985 (a publication event known as the ''Crisis on Infinite Earths''), Wonder Woman and her supporting characters were re-imagined. Though originally absent from this revised mythos, the character was reintroduced in 2007's ''Wonder Woman'' (vol. 3) Annua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
