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Posted by keke on Apr-16-2002 00:38:

Definition of Trance

Can anyone give me definition of trance ( In dictionary version) ?
This is going to my school essay, so formal type of def would be great , it doesnt have to be long !! Thank you for help

Posted by torontotrance on Apr-16-2002 00:40:

I can't give a definition on trance......i just feel....it is superbly crafted music with synths and b-lines that just is a cut above other genres.

Posted by DJ Mikey Mike on Apr-16-2002 00:56:

Re: Definition of Trance

quote:
Originally posted by keke
Can anyone give me definition of trance ( In dictionary version) ?
This is going to my school essay, so formal type of def would be great , it doesnt have to be long !! Thank you for help

Dont u own a dictionary? im sure ur school has one they wouldnt mind lending u to look up the word trance.

Posted by Devbert on Apr-16-2002 01:01:

Check my signature for your definition

Posted by Sarcoman on Apr-16-2002 02:10:

These are from Dictionary.com

A hypnotic, cataleptic, or ecstatic state.

Detachment from one's physical surroundings, as in contemplation or daydreaming.

A semiconscious state, as between sleeping and waking; a daze.

A state in which the soul seems to have passed out of the body into another state of being, or to be rapt into visions; an ecstasy.

Medical: A condition, often simulating death, in which there is a total suspension of the power of voluntary movement, with abolition of all evidences of mental activity and the reduction to a minimum of all the vital functions so that the patient lies still and apparently unconscious of surrounding objects, while the pulsation of the heart and the breathing, although still present, are almost or altogether
imperceptible

a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation [syn: enchantment, spell] 2: a state of mind in which consciousness is fragile and voluntary action is poor or missing; a state resembling deep sleep

trance (Gr. ekstasis, from which the word "ecstasy" is derived) denotes the state of one who is "out of himself." Such were the trances of Peter and Paul, Acts 10:10; 11:5; 22:17, ecstasies, "a preternatural, absorbed state of mind preparing for the reception of the vision", (comp. 2 Cor. 12:1-4). In Mark 5:42 and Luke 5:26 the Greek word is rendered "astonishment," "amazement" (comp. Mark 16:8; Acts 3:10).

Posted by elena on Apr-16-2002 02:54:

Re: Re: Definition of Trance

quote:
Originally posted by DJ Mikey Mike

Dont u own a dictionary? im sure ur school has one they wouldnt mind lending u to look up the word trance.

THAT'S CALLED LAZYNESS

Posted by {b.s.e.} on Apr-16-2002 03:02:

quote:
Originally posted by torontotrance
I can't give a definition on trance......i just feel....it is superbly crafted music with synths and b-lines that just is a cut above other genres.

*cough*jungle*cough*

Posted by justin on Apr-16-2002 03:16:

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Sarcoman

Medical: A condition, often simulating death, in which there is a total suspension of the power of voluntary movement, with abolition of all evidences of mental activity and the reduction to a minimum of all the vital functions so that the patient lies still and apparently unconscious of surrounding objects, while the pulsation of the heart and the breathing, although still present, are almost or altogether
imperceptible

i had this happen to me once on a bad shrooming experience it really sucks, hopefully trance isnt that bad for you

Posted by Trance4eva on Apr-16-2002 03:27:

umm, i would say a form of electronic music

Posted by wookieslut on Apr-16-2002 03:54:

haha why would you come here for a definition? if your looking for a music definiton i dont think websters would have it.
www.dictionary.com

Posted by Rostros on Apr-16-2002 11:03:

trance : tiesto / pvd / thats it .....
Tits : Best thing since slice bread

Posted by :CrasHeR-kiD: on Apr-16-2002 11:29:

Re: Definition of Trance

quote:
Originally posted by keke
Can anyone give me definition of trance ( In dictionary version) ?
This is going to my school essay, so formal type of def would be great , it doesnt have to be long !! Thank you for help

wtf?
so ur doing an essay on trance?

on what the evolution and development of trance? or just trances in general? - let me know ive got some stuf on how repetitive beats and rhythms that are looped can send clubbers into a dream-like state, where all thoughts and brain activity are temporarily reduced.

i guess my 'temporary reduction' was permanent.