A quiet notice V2Melody closes at midnight on , Spanish time.

Closes

A note from Richard

V2Melody will close at midnight on 20 January 2028

This site has been a retirement project in musical poetry: poems chosen with care and set to music, offered freely for as long as it felt right to keep the garden open.

The work no longer holds the place it once did in my life. I have gone as far with it as I wish to go. Like a sand mandala, it was made to be completed and then released. I am not attached to its permanence, and I do not believe any of it needs to last beyond the time it was given. The poems were already here before I arrived and began to experiment with them. They will still be here when these musical experiments, and indeed myself, have been swept away, like the sand of a mandala. Nothing has been lost.

I want a simpler end to my life, days of simple love and enjoyment with my wonderful wife of 20 years. The work of maintaining a server, the monitoring, and the residual obligations that come with keeping a site alive no longer fit that life.

From 4 November 2026 I will not be adding new poems or musical poems to the site.

The experimental music I am making now is on my Suno profile. Those pieces stay there, and are not added to this site.

Until midnight on 20 January 2028, Spanish time, everything remains available exactly as it is. That is when my VPS server contract comes to an end, and it will not be renewed. After that, the server will be switched off and the site will disappear.

The Mandala Is Finished explains this more fully.

Thank you to anyone who found a poem, a track, or a quiet moment here.

The pleasure was in the making.

Richard

Home › Glossary › Letter C

civet

Perfumery
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

Civet is a fragrant substance derived from the glands of the civet cat, historically used in Perfumery for its strong, musky scent.

Detailed Definition
Civet is a natural perfume ingredient obtained from the perineal glands of the civet cat, primarily found in Africa and Asia. Its scent is rich and musky, often described as animalistic, and has been used in Perfumery for centuries to add depth and warmth to fragrances. In Thomas Morley's poem "Will you buy a fine dog?", civet is mentioned alongside other aromatic substances, emphasizing its value and desirability in the context of luxury and allure, particularly in relation to charm and seduction.
Example
Example in poetry:
In the poem "Will you buy a fine dog," Thomas Morley writes, "And for a need my pretty pods, / Amber, civet, and musk cods," showcasing civet as one of the sought-after fragrances that enhance the appeal of the items being offered. This line illustrates how civet was considered a valuable component in the world of Perfumery during the time.
Additional Notes
Historically, civet has been used not only in perfumes but also in traditional medicine and as a flavoring agent. The use of civet in modern Perfumery has declined due to ethical concerns regarding animal welfare, leading to the development of synthetic alternatives. Related terms include musk and amber, which also refer to fragrant substances used in perfumes. The word "civet" comes from the French "civette," which is derived from the Arabic "zabād," referring to the musky scent. When discussing civet, it's important to note the distinction between natural and synthetic sources, as well as the cultural significance of its use in various historical contexts.
Also Known As
Civet musk African civet Civet paste Zibeth Zibet
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