RCMA
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.
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