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Bandeau

Jewellery
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A narrow ornamental band worn around the head. It may be made of metal, fabric, gems, or pearls.

Detailed Definition
A bandeau is a slim circlet or band worn across the forehead or around the hair, often ornamented with jewels or embroidery. Poets may use it to evoke classical beauty, bridal adornment, or the ceremonial dressing of a queen. Because it frames the brow, it can emphasize thought, pride, innocence, or restraint. A fallen bandeau may also signal the collapse of rank, composure, or illusion.
Example
Example in poetry:
Her bandeau held the dark hair back like a narrow river of gold; A bandeau can signify ceremony when a bride wears one beneath a veil; In a love poem, a jeweled bandeau may frame the beloved's brow; Use bandeau in a portrait poem to give the figure an elegant, classical outline
Additional Notes
A bandeau evokes a circlet or crown without full royal weight. Note its horizontal line across the brow, which can frame the face or suggest restraint.
Also Known As
Headband Diadem
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