Quintessence
Encyclopedia
Quintessence, literally fifth essence
(from Latin
quinta essentia), can refer to:
Essence
In philosophy, essence is the attribute or set of attributes that make an object or substance what it fundamentally is, and which it has by necessity, and without which it loses its identity. Essence is contrasted with accident: a property that the object or substance has contingently, without...
(from Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
quinta essentia), can refer to:
Science
- Aether (classical element)Aether (classical element)According to ancient and medieval science aether , also spelled æther or ether, is the material that fills the region of the universe above the terrestrial sphere.-Mythological origins:...
, the fifth classical element after earth, fire, water, and air - Quintessence (physics)Quintessence (physics)In physics, quintessence is a hypothetical form of dark energy postulated as an explanation of observations of an accelerating universe. It has been proposed by some physicists to be a fifth fundamental force...
, a hypothetical form of dark energy; postulated to explain the accelerating universe - An international publishing group of scientific journals
Music
- QuintessenceQuintessence (Bill Evans album)Quintessence is an album by American jazz pianist Bill Evans, released in 1976.-Reception:Writing for Allmusic, music critic Scott Yanow called the album "a nice change of pace."-Track listing:# "Sweet Dulcinea Blue" – 6:02...
, a 1976 album by Bill Evans. - Quintessence (English band), a 1970s progressive rock band specializing in Indian themes and sounds
- QuintessenceQuintessence (album)Quintessence is Borknagar's fourth studio album.It was recorded at The Abyss Studios in January 2000, and mixed by Peter Tägtgren. According to interviews, this album was meant to be a strictly straightforward black metal album, as shown on the production quality and the fact that ICS Vortex's...
, a 1970 album by Quintessence.
- Quintessence
- Quintessence (Finnish band)Quintessence (Finnish band)Quintessence is a Finnish jazz-band, whose first record, White Light was released in 2001.The band's music is described as combination of neo soul, jazz, and funk music. The band has toured in Estonia, Norway and the Netherlands...
, a Nu soul band led by singer Emma Salokoski - Quintessence (Borknagar album)
- Quintessence (The Soil Bleeds Black album)Quintessence (The Soil Bleeds Black album)Quintessence is the fifth album by The Soil Bleeds Black. The album moves more in a Neo-folk direction from their previous works, while keeping a foot in the neo-Medieval sounds for which they are known.-Track listing:#"Earthe" – 5:45#"Air" – 7:09...
- A song from the Norwegian black metal band Darkthrone's Album PanzerfaustPanzerfaust (album)Panzerfaust is the fifth album by Norwegian black metal band, Darkthrone. It was released in 1995 and was their first album with record label Moonfog Productions. It was released in North American under The End Records...
- Quintessence (Song), a song on the Grammy-nominated heavy metal band MastodonMastodon (band)Mastodon is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1999. The band is composed of bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders, guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds, guitarist Bill Kelliher and drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor...
's fourth studio album, Crack The SkyeCrack the SkyeCrack the Skye is the fourth studio album by American sludge metal band Mastodon, released on March 24, 2009 through Reprise Records. It features seven tracks and runs at 50 minutes and 6 seconds. The album debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200, selling 41,000 copies in its first week. In...
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Other
- Quintessence is also the name of Hampton University's Class of 1992. The Class of 1992 originated this class name and the legacy continues with subsequent classes.
- QuintessenzQuintessenzQuintessenz is a civil liberties advocacy organization based in the Museumsquartier in Vienna, Austria.Founded in 1994, Quintessenz works on Internet and on-line liberty issues in co-operation with other civil liberties advocates around the world.Quintessenz is a co-organizer of the Big Brother...
(German for quintessence), an Austrian on-line civil liberties advocacy organization - A rune type in Riot GamesRiot GamesRiot Games is an independent video game developer and publisher based in Santa Monica, California. Established in 2006, Riot Games launched the stand-alone Dota game, League of Legends as its first title in October 2009. Riot Games obtained around 20 million dollars from venture capital firms to...
' PC game: League of LegendsLeague of LegendsThe BetFred League of Legends was a darts tournament featuring some of the legends of the game of darts which commenced in May 2008. The tournament is broadcast on Setanta Sports in the United Kingdom....
. - In DC ComicsDC ComicsDC Comics, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful companies operating in the market for American comic books and related media. It is the publishing unit of DC Entertainment a company of Warner Bros. Entertainment, which itself is owned by Time Warner...
, the Quintessence is a group of cosmic beings who counsel one another, including (usually) ShazamCaptain Marvel (DC Comics)Captain Marvel is a fictional comic book superhero, originally published by Fawcett Comics and later by DC Comics. Created in 1939 by artist C. C. Beck and writer Bill Parker, the character first appeared in Whiz Comics #2...
, ZeusZeusIn the ancient Greek religion, Zeus was the "Father of Gods and men" who ruled the Olympians of Mount Olympus as a father ruled the family. He was the god of sky and thunder in Greek mythology. His Roman counterpart is Jupiter and his Etruscan counterpart is Tinia.Zeus was the child of Cronus...
, HighfatherHighfatherHighfather is a fictional comic book character in the . He is chief of the New Gods of New Genesis in the Fourth World and ruled the fictional planet. Highfather first appeared in The New Gods #1 ....
, The Phantom Stranger, and GanthetGanthetGanthet is a fictional character in the DC Comics universe. He first appeared in the 1992 graphic novel Green Lantern: Ganthet's Tale , by Larry Niven and John Byrne.- Background :Ganthet is one of the Guardians of the Universe...
. - A collection of essays by W. V. Quine, edited by Robert F. Gibson, Jr.
- Quintessence Editions Ltd.Quintessence Editions Ltd.Quintessence Editions Ltd. is a publishing company based in London which is the originator of the "1001 Before You Die" series. Typically, the titles in this series are intended as reference books. They are illustrated books authored by multiple contributors...
are the originators of the highly successful 1001 Before You Die series