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Violet
Violet may refer to: Common meanings * Violet (color), a spectral color with wavelengths shorter than blue * One of a list of plants known as violet, particularly: ** ''Viola'' (plant), a genus of flowering plants Places United States * Violet, Louisiana * Violet, Missouri * Violet, Texas * Violet, West Virginia Elsewhere * Violet, Ontario, Canada Media and entertainment Film * ''Violet'' (1921 film), a German silent film * ''Violet'' (1978 film), a Croatian feature film * ''Violet'' (1981 film), a short film * ''Violet'' (2021 film), an American drama film Music Albums * ''Violet'' (The Birthday Massacre album), 2004 * ''Violet'' (Closterkeller album), 1993 * ''Violet'', a 2018 EP by Pentagon Songs * "Violet" (Hole song), 1995 * "Violet" (Seal song), 1992 * "Violet", a 2017 song by Pentagon from ''Demo_02'' Other uses * ''Violet'' (opera), a 2005 opera by Roger Scruton * ''Violet'' (musical), by Jeanine Tesori * ''Violet'' (computer game), a 2008 interactive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Violet (color)
Violet is the color of light at the short wavelength end of the visible spectrum, between blue and invisible ultraviolet. It is one of the seven colors that Isaac Newton labeled when dividing the spectrum of visible light in 1672. Violet light has a wavelength between approximately 380 and 435 nanometers. The color's name is derived from the violet flower. In the RGB color model used in computer and television screens, violet is produced by mixing red and blue light, with more blue than red. In the RYB color model historically used by painters, violet is created with a combination of red and blue pigments and is located between blue and purple on the color wheel. In the CMYK color model used in printing, violet is created with a combination of magenta and cyan pigments, with more magenta than cyan. Violet is closely associated with purple. In optics, violet is a spectral color (referring to the color of different single wavelengths of light), whereas purple is the color ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viola (plant)
''Viola'' is a genus of flowering plants in the violet family Violaceae. It is the largest genus in the family, containing between 525 and 600 species. Most species are found in the temperate Northern Hemisphere; however, some are also found in widely divergent areas such as Hawaii, Australasia, and the Andes. Some ''Viola'' species are perennial plants, some are annual plants, and a few are small shrubs. Many species, varieties and cultivars are grown in gardens for their ornamental flowers. In horticulture the term pansy is normally used for those multi-colored, large-flowered cultivars which are raised annually or biennially from seed and used extensively in bedding. The terms viola and violet are normally reserved for small-flowered annuals or perennials, including the wild species. Description Annual or perennial caulescent or acaulescent (with or without a visible plant stem above the ground) herbs, shrubs or very rarely treelets. In acaulescent taxa the foliage and f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pokémon Scarlet And Violet
and are 2022 role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company for the Nintendo Switch. They are the first instalments in the ninth generation of the ''Pokémon'' video game series. First announced in February 2022, they were released on 18 November 2022. Unlike the previous instalments in the Pokémon franchise, ''Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' take place in an open world. The games take place in the Paldea region, based on the Iberian Peninsula. There are three separate stories the player can take. ''Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' introduce 103 new Pokémon, alongside 2 new regional forms, and the which allows a Pokémon to transform into its exclusive Tera Type. The games also maintain features from previous modern Pokémon games, including large open areas and Pokémon appearing in the overworld. ''Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' received mixed reviews from critics. The games were praised for their open world formula and story, whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Plants Known As Violet
Violet identifies various plant taxa, particularly species in the genus ''Viola'', within which the common violet is the best known member in Eurasia and the common blue violet and common purple violet are the best known members in North America, but also: * Various species of ''Barleria'', including: ** ''Barleria cristata'', Philippine violet ** ''Barleria obtusa'', bush violet ** ''Barleria repens'', small bush violet * ''Browallia'', bush violets * ''Erythronium'', dog's tooth violets * ''Exacum affine'', Persian violet * ''Hesperis matronalis'', damask violet, dame's violet * ''Hottonia palustris'', water violet * ''Streptocarpus'' sect. ''Saintpaulia'', African violets * '' Telosma cordata'', Chinese violet See also * ''Securidaca longipedunculata ''Securidaca longipedunculata'' (violet tree, af, krinkhout, bm, satene, tn, mmaba, ve, mpesu, yo, ìpẹ̀ta) is a species of tree in the genus ''Securidaca''. It is most commonly found in the tropical and subtropical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Violet (musical)
''Violet'' is a musical with music by Jeanine Tesori and libretto by Brian Crawley based on the short story " The Ugliest Pilgrim" by Doris Betts. It tells the story of a young disfigured woman who embarks on a journey by bus from her farm in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, all the way to Tulsa, Oklahoma in order to be healed. The musical premiered Off-Broadway in 1997 and won the Drama Critics' Circle Award and Lucille Lortel Award as Best Musical. Productions ''Violet'' was developed at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's National Music Theater Conference in 1994. It premiered Off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons on March 11, 1997, and closed on April 6, 1997. Directed by Susan H. Schulman with choreography by Kathleen Marshall, the cast featured Lauren Ward as Violet, Michael McElroy as Flick and Michael Park as Monty. Other cast members included Michael Medeiros, Stephen Lee Anderson, Amanda Posner and Robert Westenberg. It won the Drama Critics' Circle Award and Lucille Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Microcosmus Sabatieri
''Microcosmus sabatieri'', commonly called the grooved sea squirt, sea fig, or violet, is a species of tunicates (sea squirts). The species has a rocky-shape appearance. It is mainly found in the Mediterranean Sea. It is used as food in parts of Europe. Uses Three species of Microcosmus are edible presently, M. sabatieri, M. vulgaris, and M. polymorphus (Vafidis 2008). In the Mediterranean Basin, it is eaten raw, often with an acidic condiment such as lemon juice or vinegar with shallots. It has a strong iodine taste which not all appreciate. Names The specific epithet ''sabatieri'' is in honor of zoologist Armand Sabatier. The name 'violet' is from the distinguishing violet stripes on the siphon. The species has many common names. In Dutch it is ( lit. ''violet pocket-pipe'') or (''overgrown pocket-pipe''). In French it's , (lit. ''sea fig''), and in Marseille, (lit. ''sea potato''), or . In the Catalan language it's called or (''jewel''). In German they us ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tessa Violet
Tessa Violet Williams, previously known as Meekakitty, is a singer-songwriter, video blogger, actress, music video director, and former model. Originally a vlogger, over the years Tessa Violet's online content became devoted to her musical career with Violet having released two studio albums, ''Maybe Trapped Mostly Troubled'' in 2014 and '' Bad Ideas'' in 2019. Early life and career Violet grew up in Ashland, Oregon and performed in theatre productions while in high school. She began her YouTube channel in July 2006 and started daily vlogging in 2007 for a school project under the username Meekakitty when working in Hong Kong and Thailand as a fashion model. After moving to New York City in 2009, Violet gained attention after winning $100,000 in a YouTube competition by receiving the most comments on her video entry. In 2011, Violet was featured in fellow YouTube creator Nanalew's music video for the song "Sail" by Awolnation. The video went viral and has since amassed over 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Violet (2021 Film)
''Violet'' is a 2021 American drama film written, directed, and co-produced by Justine Bateman in her feature film directorial debut. It stars Olivia Munn, Luke Bracey and Justin Theroux. ''Violet'' follows Violet Morton, a 32-year old film executive who is living her life listening to her fear (“The Voice”). She has made these fear-based decisions to avoid potential “worst-case scenarios” in her romantic life, her family life, and her professional life. These decisions have taken her away from who she really is. She has grown accustomed to not being quite herself, and sees nothing amiss, until a friend’s comment makes her realize that The Voice has been lying to her, her entire life. It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 18, 2021. It was released in theaters in a limited release on October 29, 2021, prior to video on demand on November 9, 2021, by Relativity Media and Rogue Pictures. Plot Violet ( Olivia Munn) works as the head of production for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Violet (The Birthday Massacre Album)
''Violet'' is the second studio album by The Birthday Massacre, released on August 9, 2005. It was first released as an extended play (EP) on October 25, 2004, then commercially released on August 9, 2005 as a long play (LP) through Metropolis Records (North America/UK), Repo Records (Europe) and Hellion Records (Brazil). The LP version included four re-recorded and slightly reworked tracks from their ''Nothing and Nowhere'' album: "Happy Birthday", "Horror Show", "Video Kid" and "The Dream". Track listing Personnel Credits adapted from ''Violet'' album liner notes. *Chibi - vocals *Rainbow - rhythm guitar *M. Falcore - lead guitar *Aslan - bass *Rhim - drums Release history Notes *The LP version was originally released in Europe on Repo Records in 2004. *Tracks "Happy Birthday", "Horror Show", "Video Kid" and "The Dream" are all somewhat reworked versions of their equivalents on the band's previous album ''Nothing and Nowhere''. *Videos for both "Blue" and "Nevermind" we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Violet (computer Game)
''Violet'' is a work of interactive fiction by American author Jeremy Freese. It is a one-room puzzle game. Plot The protagonist of ''Violet'' is a graduate student trying to write 1,000 words for his dissertation. The protagonist's girlfriend, Violet, threatens to leave otherwise. The protagonist faces a stream of distractions, including a window with a view of the campus, and a computer with access to blogs and webcomics. In the course of the game, the protagonist must "reconsider—and risk wrecking—" his career and relationship. Reception A reviewer for ''The A.V. Club'' described the puzzles as "smart but logical" and "fit ingthematically into the story." The reviewer also called out the ability to disable "'heteronormativity,' so you can play as Violet’s girlfriend" as something that makes the game "Worth playing for". A second review also observes this option, noting that at least one puzzle changes based on the choice. A writer for Jay Is Games called out ''Viol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Violet (Hole Song)
"Violet" is a song by American alternative rock band Hole, written by vocalist and guitarist Courtney Love and guitarist Eric Erlandson. The song was written in mid-1991, and was performed live between 1991 and 1992 during Hole's earlier tours, eventually appearing as the opening track on the band's second studio album ''Live Through This'' (1994). The song was released as the group's seventh single and the third from that album in early 1995. The lyrics of "Violet" were inspired by Love's tumultuous relationship with Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan in 1990. Several critics and scholars have noted parallels in the lyrics between Corgan as well as Love's late husband, Kurt Cobain. The themes of sexual exploitation, violence, self-abasement, and resentment, have also been noted, and some critics have compared elements of the song to the works of Bessie Smith and Janis Joplin. "Violet" peaked at number 29 on the ''Billboard''s Modern Rock Tracks after the album's release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Violette (other)
Violette is a female given name and a surname. It may also refer to: * Violette AC, a football club based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti * Violette (film), ''Violette'' (film), a 2013 French drama film * , a Royal Navy minesweeper transferred to France in 1955 and renamed ''Violette'' * stage name of Eva Marie Veigel (1724–1822), dancer and wife of actor David Garrick See also * Candied violets, known in France as Viola (plant)#Culinary, ''violettes de Toulouse'' * Violetta (other) * Violeta (other) * Violet (other) {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
