Many of the smaller birds, such as the sunbirds, bee-eaters, the parrots and kingfishers, as well as the larger plantain-eaters, are noted for the brilliance of their plumage.

Many modern forces now have their dedicated armored car designs, to exploit the advantages noted above.

Many bands, such as Mayhem and Gorgoroth, are noted for their controversial shows, which have featured impaled animal heads, mock crucifixions, medieval weaponry and band members doused in animal blood.

Many people of Chaoshan origin, also known as Teochiu or Teochew people, have settled in Southeast Asia, especially Singapore, Hong Kong, Cambodia and Thailand ; influences they bring can be noted in the cuisine of Singapore and that of other settlements.

Many Catholic saints were noted specifically because of their missionary zeal in converting Jews, such as Vincent Ferrer.

Many noted recording artists tried to keep their recorded works off the air by having their records labeled as not being legal for airplay.

Many early workers noted that enzymatic activity was associated with proteins, but several scientists ( such as Nobel laureate Richard Willstätter ) argued that proteins were merely carriers for the true enzymes and that proteins per se were incapable of catalysis.

Many of Godwin's views changed over time, as noted by Kropotkin.

Many people who have studied improv have noted that the guiding principles of improv are useful not just on stage but in everyday life.

Many contemporaries and later historians, such as Ron Chernow, noted that Madison and President Jefferson ignored their " strict construction " view of the Constitution to take advantage of the purchase opportunity.

Many of his films were noted for creating " psychological dilemmas " for his male protagonists along with having a strong " sense of environment ," similar in style to films by director Sidney Lumet, for whom he had earlier worked as assistant director.

Many houses in Payne Hall are noted for their volunteer involvement in projects during the school year.

Many commentators noted that the text only indicated a decision to amend the charter, not an actual amendment.

Many historians have noted the coincidence that the last western emperor bore the names of both Romulus, the legendary founder and first king of Rome, and Augustus, its first emperor.

Many of his films were noted for behind-the-scenes battles with producers and crew members, damaging his reputation and career during his lifetime.

Many noted writers and artists have judged WotF awards, or have won them themselves.

Many performances of his operas were given throughout the 19th century and it has been noted that some of them received far more than those of Verdi's early operas over the same period of time.

Many insectivorous birds are also noted as beneficial in agriculture.

Many close friends, staff members, and South Carolina residents had long suspected that Washington-Williams was Thurmond's daughter, as they had noted his interest in her.

Many symptoms may occasionally be noted, at times, in otherwise healthy individuals who do not have thyroid disease ( e. g., everyone feels anxiety and tension to some degree ), and many thyroid symptoms are similar to those of other diseases.

Many giants in English folklore were noted for their stupidity.

Many noted the unique contribution they had made within the campaign.

Many commentators have noted simply Chaplin's use of Wagner's Lohengrin prelude where Hynckel dances with the globe-balloon.

Many critics have noted the strong influence of Virgil ’ s first century Roman epic poem, the Aeneid, on Shakespeare ’ s Antony and Cleopatra.

Many observers noted that despite his lengthy layoff from competitive tournaments, Sampras still possessed many of the previous skills he had displayed while on the ATP tour, with tennis legend John McEnroe going as far as to say that Sampras would be worthy of a top five seeding at Wimbledon were he to enter the tournament.

Many of Alcott's educational principles are still used in classrooms today, including " teach by encouragement ", art education, music education, acting exercises, learning through experience, risk-taking in the classroom, tolerance in schools, physical education / recess, and early childhood education.

Many Jews consider a portion of the 49-day period of the counting of the omer between Passover and Shavuot to be a time of semi-mourning and instrumental music is not allowed during that time.

Many Muslim musicians also perform a form of a cappella music called nasheed or Tawasheeh.

Many of these dance types are familiar from baroque music, perhaps most spectacularly in the stylized suites of J. S. Bach.

Many early forms of music and dance were created and performed together.

Many other languages have terms which only partly cover what Europeans mean by the term music ( Schafer ).

Many definitions of music implicitly hold that music is a communicative activity which conveys to the listener moods, emotions, thoughts, impressions, or religious, philosophical, sexual, or political concepts or positions.

Many other director's cut music videos contain sexual content that can't be shown on TV thus creating alternative scenes, such as 30 Seconds to Mars's Hurricane, and in some cases, alternative videos, such as in the case of Spears ' 2008 video for Womanizer.

Many historic bands and early rock music recordings used this configuration, notable users including Ringo Starr in the Beatles, Mitch Mitchell in the Jimi Hendrix Experience, John Barbata in the Turtles and many others.

Many Asian civilizations distinguish between art / court / classical styles and " folk " music, though cultures that do not depend greatly upon notation and have much anonymous art music must distinguish the two in different ways from those suggested by western scholars.

Many churches today use contemporary worship music which includes a range of styles often influenced by popular music.

Many passages for solo harp can be found in 19th century ballet music, particularly in scores for the ballets staged for the Mariinsky Theatre of St. Petersburg, where the harpist Albert Zabel played in the orchestra.

Many harpsichords have a lid that can be raised, a cover for the keyboard, and a stand for music.

Many reasons have been cited for the obscurity of Western classical music in India, a country rich in its musical heritage by its own right, however the two main reasons are an utter lack of exposure and a passive disinterest in what is considered esoteric at best.

Many attempts to popularize Western classical music in India have failed in the past due to disinterest and lack of sustained efforts.

Many people in cultures which have notation still learn by ear and ear training, often through a musicianship course at a music conservatory or college, is common practice among those who use notation extensively.

Many of the band's songs dealt with themes of romance, unrequited love and sexual conquest, which were common in rock, pop and blues music.

Many such martial arts incorporate music, especially strong percussive rhythms.

Many of his students were artists working in other media with little or no background in music.

Many instrumental performers and singers, including a number of music celebrities, have learned " by ear ", especially in folk music styles such as blues and popular styles such as rock music.