The Emergence Machine

Banjo

physical · Arts · Level 13 · E9

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Each concept here is mapped to its prerequisites — the ideas you'd need first to understand it — all the way down to four foundations: Space, Time, Energy, Pattern. Click any prerequisite to drill down, or scroll for the chain graph.

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Emergence definition

A banjo is a tool that produces sound through plucked strings, using strings and a circular body, similar to a guitar.

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Wiktionary senses

External reference — all senses of the word “banjo” on Wiktionary. This atlas concept maps to only the slice of meaning relevant to the prerequisite graph.

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Historical origin

Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL13L12L11L10L4L2L1L0BanjoDrumInstrument MusicGuitarMusicalFiberOrganismSymbolTool… intermediate l…ForceFormInformationLifeActionChangeMatterMotionEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

thisprerequisitesBanjoL13ToolL4GuitarL10DrumL12E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Tool L4 (requires)
    A banjo is a tool for making music
  • Guitar L10 (requires)
    Stringed instrument with a circular body -- prerequisite: guitar
  • Drum L12 (requires)
    Stringed instrument with a circular body -- prerequisite: drum