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Pronunciation
[ɑːɾ siː ɛm eɪ]
[R C M A]
Part of Speech
Noun
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) in honor of their longstanding support of the arts at Northwestern[3]. It is a revolutionary upgrade from the MAB.
Etymology
Derived from the initials of Ryan Center for the Musical Arts.
Example Sentence
Eating is forbidden in RCMA practice rooms.
Other Possible Spellings/Variations
Ryan
Bienen (often when students say they're headed to Bienen, they're referring to the RCMA building)
Speech Community
Primarily used by students, faculty and staff of Bienen. Also used by non-majors who are registered in courses at Bienen.
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