In the language of Hollywood, or VarietySpeak, it means "no longer active" or "in limbo." If one studio has abandoned a project and it is being shopped around to others, it's in turnaround


In forensics, the term refers to a reversal of an argument from your opponent to show it favors your position. Typically, the Affirmative team argues that the proposed disadvantage is actually an advantage: "Sure, our plan will cause global warming, but this is good in that it redistributes wealth, increases fresh water supplies, and limits population growth."

The last four bars in a twelve bar blues. This is a part where the musician can show off a little with some fancy licks. The most common chords in the turnaround are:

V7, IV, I, V7

although there are others.

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