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=== Etymology ===
=== Etymology ===


Derived from the initials of '''R'''yan '''C'''enter for the '''M'''usical '''A'''rts. The building was  
Derived from the initials of '''R'''yan '''C'''enter for the '''M'''usical '''A'''rts. The building was constructed in 2015 as a new location for Northwestern's Bienen School of Music, a revolutionary upgrade from [[MAB]].


=== Example Sentence ===
=== Example Sentence ===
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Eating is forbidden in '''RCMA''' practice rooms.
Eating is forbidden in '''RCMA''' practice rooms.


=== Other Possible Spellings/Variations ===
=== Alternate Forms/Variations ===


Ryan
Ryan

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File:RCMA.jpg
RCMA (Exterior)

Pronunciation

[ɑːɾ siː ɛm eɪ]

[R C M A]

Part of Speech

Noun (singular)

Description

An abbreviation for Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, the building located at 70 Arts Circle Drive featuring a limestone base and glass exterior[1]. The building consists of classrooms, teaching studios, rehearsal/performance venues, practice rooms, student lounges and administrative offices of Bienen and School of Communication [2]. After its construction in 2015, the building was named after Patrick G. and Shirley W. (both Northwestern alums) to honor their longstanding support of the arts at Northwestern[3].

Etymology

Derived from the initials of Ryan Center for the Musical Arts. The building was constructed in 2015 as a new location for Northwestern's Bienen School of Music, a revolutionary upgrade from MAB.

Example Sentence

Eating is forbidden in RCMA practice rooms.

Alternate Forms/Variations

Ryan

Speech Community

Primarily used by students, faculty and staff of Bienen. Also used by non-majors who are registered in courses at Bienen.

McClintock

MCR

References

Practice Room Hours and Policies

The Gifts of Patrick and Shirley Ryan

Northwestern Bienen School of Music