Sentence examples for major respite from inspiring English sources

The subsequent series of mainly short choral movements cover Christ's Passion, Crucifixion, Death and Resurrection, at first in F minor, with a brief F major respite in "All we like sheep".

After a period of respite, major slaughters occurred in Kenya and Zimbabwe in 2013.

'People should think through the consequences of their actions.' I can't disagree, but beyond the industry of 'the Condor', it's clear that huayno, with its Pan flutes, alien rhythms and colourful dances, is a major and lively respite from the daily agricultural grind of Andean life.

The gamelan gong and cymbal orchestra that accompanies a Javanese wayang performance is an essential part of the show; it establishes the mood, provides the cadence of the puppets' movements, and gives respite between major actions.

The killing of the poll tax by Major and Michael Heseltine gave them respite.

Some of the Square Pegs have since signed with major labels again, but the respite from playing the Nashville game seems to have made them better artists.

(Carer J) Accessing respite constitutes a major handing over of responsibility for caring.

Once a sanctuary for pirates worn out from pillaging and plundering the Andaman Sea, Pulau Langkawi is now a refuge for slightly less exotic -- but equally as exhausted -- backpackers and business types seeking respite from Southeast Asia's major cities.

He does throw in the heavenly Andante from Vivaldi's "Violin Concerto in B-Flat Major" near the end, which provides a respite from the humdrum of Italian composer Ezio Bosso's repetitive loops.

Kay and Jim Kaat, who posted 283 major league victories, portrayed the game as a possible respite from the Yankees' losing ways.

For the first time in its history, Major League Soccer will take a two-week break during the World Cup — a respite that the Red Bulls may wish came sooner.