Imbricated
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To imbricate means to overlap in a regular pattern.
In petrology, the term "imbricated" is used in describing clastic sediments that are laid down with a preferential orientation of the composing grains.[1] This is most often applied to conglomerates and gravels. It is generally related to paleoflow direction.[2] Wadell[3] found the long axis aligned with paleocurrent, and dipping basinward in glacial sediments, whereas deltaic gravels may be oppositely inclined.[4]
The music theory scholar Mark Butler also uses the term in textural and metrical analysis of electronic dance music.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ Pettijohn F. J., 1957, Sedimentary Rocks, Harper and Row, Second Edition p. 78
- ^ Becker, G.F., 1893, Finite homogenous strain, flow, and rupture of rock, Bull. Geol. Soc. of Amer., 4, pp. 13-90; cite in Pettijohn, 1957.
- ^ Wadell, H., 1936, Shape and position of rock fragments, Geografiska Annaler, pp. 74-92, cite in Pettijohn, 1957.
- ^ Krumbein, W. C., 1940, Flood gravel of San Gabriel Canyon, Bull. Geol. Soc. of Amer., vol. 51, pp. 636-676.
- ^ Butler, Mark, 2006, Unlocking The Groove: Rhythm, Meter, And Musical Design In Electronic Dance Music, Indiana University Press
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