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[ "quasi non-governmental organization , quasi-autonomous non-governmental organization , quasi-autonomous national government organization In the United Kingdom the official term is non-departmental public body or NDPB .", "Quango or qango is an acronym ( variously spelt out as quasi non-governmental organization , quasi-autonomous non-governmental organization , and quasi-autonomous national government organization ) used notably in the United Kingdom , Ireland and elsewhere to label an organization to which government has devolved power . In the United Kingdom the official term is `` non-departmental public body '' or NDPB ." ]

[ "This term was shortened to ` quango ' by Anthony Barker , a Briton , during a follow-up conference .", "This term was shortened to ` quango ' by Anthony Barker , a British participant during a follow-up conference on the subject ." ]

[ "The term ` quasi-autonomous non-governmental organization ' was created in 1967 by the Carnegie Foundation 's Alan Pifer . He wrote an essay on independence and accountability in public-funded bodies .", "The term ` quasi-autonomous non-governmental organization ' was created in 1967 by the Carnegie Foundation 's Alan Pifer in an essay on independence and accountability in public-funded bodies incorporated in the private sector ." ]

[ "The Republic of Ireland in 2006 had more than 800 quangos , 482 at national and 350 at local level , with a total of 5,784 individual appointees and a combined annual budget of â 13 billion .", "Ireland in 2006 had more than 800 quangos , 482 at national and 350 at local level , with a total of 5,784 individual appointees and a combined annual budget of â 13 billion ." ]

[ "About a thousand still remain .", "However about a thousand still remain ." ]

[ "Depending upon one 's point of view , the separation of a quango from government might allow its functions to be more commercially exercised . Or else it might allow an elected minister to evade responsibility for spending public money .", "Depending upon one 's point of view , the separation of a quango from government might be either to allow its specified functions to be more commercially exercised , independently of politics and changeable government priorities , and unencumbered by civil service practices and bureaucracy ; or else to allow an elected minister to exercise patronage , and extend their influence beyond their term of office , while evading responsibility for the expenditure of public money and the exercise of legal powers ." ]

[ "This page is for towns in Queensland , Australia .", "Listing of towns located in Queensland , Australia ." ]

[ "They are are twins John Paul Henry Daniel Richard Grimes and Edward Peter Anthony Kevin Patrick Grimes ( born 16 October 1991 ) .", "John Paul Henry Daniel Richard Grimes and Edward Peter Anthony Kevin Patrick Grimes ( born 16 October 1991 in Dublin , Ireland ) are Irish identical twins who perform under the stage name Jedward ." ]

[ "They were active in the early 15th century in France and Burgundy .", "They were active in the early 15th century in France and Burgundy , working in the style known as International Gothic ." ]

[ "1385 -- 1416 ) , were famous Dutch Renaissance miniature painters from the city of Nijmegen .", "1385 -- 1416 ) , were famous Dutch miniature painters from the city of Nijmegen ." ]

[ "A dose of poison can cause harmful effects or injuries and sometimes even death .", "Only the dose makes a thing not a poison . ''" ]

[ "Legally and in hazardous chemical labeling , poisons are especially toxic substances . Less toxic substances are labeled `` harmful '' , `` irritant '' , or not labeled at all .", "Legally and in hazardous chemical labeling , poisons are especially toxic substances ; less toxic substances are labeled `` harmful '' , `` irritant '' , or not labeled at all ." ]

[ "Mitsubishi provided the powertrain and Hyundai took care of the exterior and interior design .", "Mitsubishi was responsible for the powertrain , and Hyundai was responsible for the body and trim design ." ]

[ "The New Grandeur was developed together with Mitsubishi ( Mitsubishi Debonair ) .", "The New Grandeur and the third generation of the Mitsubishi Debonair were the products of a joint development between Hyundai and Mitsubishi Motors ." ]

[ "In North America the car was called Hyundai XG ( third generation ) and Hyundai Azera ( fourth generation ) .", "In some other markets , namely North America , it was called the Hyundai XG ." ]

[ "Sold as the Hyundai Azera in North America , the Grandeur TG is a full-size sedan introduced for the 2006 model year .", "The Grandeur TG is a full-size sedan introduced for the 2006 model year ." ]

[ "Survivor Series was a yearly WWE pay-per-view . It usually took place in November around the American Thanksgiving .", "The Survivor Series was originally created to be a `` Thanksgiving tradition '' as the first four Survivor Series events took place on Thanksgiving Day in November ." ]

[ "For a individual person , information security has a big effect on privacy , which is viewed very differently by people in different cultures .", "For the individual , information security has a significant effect on privacy , which is viewed very differently in different cultures ." ]

[ "Information security has to do with the confidentiality , integrity and availability of data in any form e.g. electronic , print , or other forms .", "Information security is concerned with the confidentiality , integrity and availability of data regardless of the form the data may take : electronic , print , or other forms ." ]

[ "Ansonia is a city of Connecticut in the United States .", "In 1889 when Ansonia became a separate town from Derby , the two fire departments continued to operate separately until 1894 , a year after Ansonia was chartered a city , the West Ansonia Fire District was merged into the Ansonia Fire Department ." ]

[ "Air-fall material could also have a deleterious effect on the ice fields to the east of Mt. Garibaldi , causing increased melting and spring flooding .", "Pyroclastic fall could also have a deleterious effect on the ice fields to the east of Mount Garibaldi , causing more melting and spring flooding ." ]

[ "In addition , explosive eruptions and the accompanying ash could cause short and long-term water-supply problems for Vancouver and much of the lower mainland .", "In addition , explosive eruptions and the associated ash column could cause short-and long-term water supply difficulties for Vancouver and most of the lower mainland ." ]

[ "Highway 99 , which links Whistler and Squamish with Vancouver , is already plagued by landslides and dedris flows from the precipitous Coast Mountains .", "Highway 99 is already plagued by landslides and debris flows from the steep rugged Coast Mountains ." ]

[ "This in turn could theaten water supplies from Pitt Lake as well as fisheries on the Pitt River .", "This in turn could endanger water supplies from Pitt Lake as well as fisheries on the Pitt River ." ]

[ "The catchment area for the Greater Vancouver watershed is downwind from the Garibaldi area .", "The catchment area for the Greater Vancouver watershed is close to the Garibaldi area ." ]

[ "Both Garibaldi and Mount Baker to its south are part of the Cascade volcanic arc .", "Although part of the Garibaldi Volcanic Belt within the Cascade Volcanic Arc , it is not considered part of the Cascade Range ." ]

[ "Flooding and debris flows could also have serious coneequences for the salmon fishery on the Squamish , Cheakamus , and Mamquam rivers .", "Flooding and debris flows could also have severe issues for the salmon fishery on the Squamish , Cheakamus , and Mamquam rivers ." ]

[ "Mount Garibaldi , 80 km due north of Vancouver , is made up of Mount Garibaldi , Atwell Peak , and Dalton Dome .", "With easier access Vancouver skiers spent even more time on the glaciers of Mount Garibaldi . The result of this was the formation in the 1940s of the Garibaldi Nà và Traverse , an overnight adventure that ( weather permitting ) can include a fine descent of Mount Garibaldi ." ]

[ "This album , was presented to a larger audience , as the direction that Selena would take as a performer , and trendsetter .", "This album was presented to a larger audience as the direction that Selena would take as a performer and trendsetter ." ]

[ "Also , this was the first album to use the `` Selena '' logo , to help draw focus on Selena , though they remained under the Selena Y Los Dinos name .", "Also , this was the first album to use the `` Selena '' logo instead of the capital `` SELENA Y LOS DINOS '' ." ]

[ "At the time of its release , Selena was already a star in the Tejano market , having been the recipient of several Tejano Music Awards .", "At the time of its release , Selena was already a star on the Tejano market as the recipient of several Tejano Music Awards ." ]

[ "Other songs , such as `` Sukiyaki , '' ( a cover of Kyu Sakamoto 's 1963 hit ) , '' à mame , Quià reme , '' ( her first duet with Pete Astudillo ) , and the cumbia `` Besitos , '' played a pivotal role in how Selena mixed rhythm and sound , which became her trademark .", "Other songs like `` Sukiyaki '' ( a cover of Kyu Sakamoto 's 1963 hit ) , `` Amame , Quià reme '' ( her first duet with Pete Astudillo ) , and the cumbia `` Besitos '' , played a pivotal role on how Selena mixed rhythm and sound , which became her trademark ." ]

[ "The song `` My Love , '' was written by Selena , and samples from contemporary pop influences .", "The song `` My Love , '' was written by Selena and samples from contemporary pop influences ." ]

[ "The River Orwell is a river that flows through Suffolk in England .", "The River Orwell flows through the county of Suffolk in England ." ]

[ "Golda Meir became Prime Minister of Israel on March 17 1969 after serving as Minister of Labor and Foreign Minister .", "Meir was elected Prime Minister of Israel on 17 March 1969 , after serving as Minister of Labor and Foreign Minister ." ]

[ "Golda Meir ( pronounced , Gol-da My-ear ) , ( , , born Golda Mabovitch , May 3 1898 - December 8 1978 , known as Golda Myerson from 1917-1956 ) was the fourth prime minister of the State of Israel .", "Golda Meir ( ; born Golda Mabovitch ; 3 May 1898 â `` 8 December 1978 ) was a teacher , kibbutznik and politician who became the fourth Prime Minister of the State of Israel ." ]

[ "She was said to be the `` Iron Lady '' ( a strong minded woman ) of Israel 's politics years before that name became said about the British prime minister , Margaret Thatcher .", "Israel 's first and the world 's third woman to hold such an office , she was described as the `` Iron Lady '' of Israeli politics years before the epithet became associated with British prime minister Margaret Thatcher ." ]

[ "On December 8 1978 , Golda Meir died of cancer in Jerusalem at the age of 80 .", "On 8 December , 1978 , Meir died of lymphatic cancer in Jerusalem at the age of 80 ." ]

[ "She was buried on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem on December 12 , 1978 .", "Four days later , on 12 December , Meir was buried on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem ." ]

[ "In 1975 , Meir was awarded the Israel Prize for her services to the State of Israel .", "In 1975 , Meir was awarded the Israel Prize for her special contribution to society and the State of Israel ." ]

[ "The band has people from a few different countries : from New Zealand ( Neil and his brother , Tim Finn and Eddie Rayner ) , Australia ( Paul Hester , Nick Seymour , Peter Jones and Craig Hooper ) and the United States ( Mark Hart , and Matt Sherrod ) .", "Finn is the primary songwriter and creative director of the band , having led it through several incarnations , drawing members from New Zealand ( his brother , Tim Finn and Eddie Rayner ) , Australia ( Paul Hester , Nick Seymour , Peter Jones and Craig Hooper ) and the United States ( Mark Hart , and Matt Sherrod ) ." ]

[ "Crowded House are a rock group from Australia . They formed in 1985 in Melbourne , led by New Zealand singer-songwriter Neil Finn .", "Crowded House are a rock group formed in 1985 in Melbourne , Australia , led by New Zealand singer-songwriter Neil Finn ." ]

[ "Founding drummer Hester left in May 1994 , citing family reasons , but returned for their Farewell to the World concerts in Melbourne and Sydney in 1996 .", "Founding drummer Hester left in May 1994 , citing family reasons , but briefly returned for their Farewell to the World concerts in Melbourne and Sydney in 1996 ." ]

[ "Cincinnati is a city of Iowa in the United States .", "Cincinnati is a city in Appanoose County , Iowa , United States ." ]

[ "In 2000 , the population was 428 .", "The population was 428 at the 2000 census ." ]

[ "Juan Carlos Valerà n ( born 17 June 1975 ) is a Spanish football player . He plays for Deportivo La Coruà a.", "Juan Carlos Valerà n Santana ( born June 17 , 1975 in Arguineguà n , Gran Canaria ) is a Spanish footballer who plays for Deportivo de La Coruà a , as an attacking midfielder ." ]

[ "Livry , Calvados is a commune . It is found in the region Basse-Normandie in the Calvados department in the northwest of France .", "Livry is a commune in the Calvados department in the Basse-Normandie region in northwestern France ." ]

[ "Florennes is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Namur .", "Florennes is a Walloon municipality located in Belgium in the province of Namur ." ]

[ "Tando Soomro lies 7km to the north-west of the district capital - Tando Allahyar at 25 Â 31 ' 60N 68 Â 40 ' 60E .", "Tando Soomro is lies 7 km to the north-west of the district capital - Tando Allahyar at 25 Â 31 ' 60N 68 Â 40 ' 60E . ." ]

[ "There are also Maachhis , Bhayas , Narayjaas , Gurati Hindus , Dayaas , Syeds or Shah , Mirzas , Manganhars , Menghwaars , Koriyaa & Pashtuns , Wadhaas , Shiekh or Khatis , Shoraas , Brohis , Pakhiara or Kihaas and Mirjats .", "There are also Maachhis , Bhayas , Narayjaas , Gurati Hindus , Dayaas , Syeds or Shah , Mirzas , Manganhars , Menghwaars , Koriyaa & Pashtuns , Wadhaas , Shiekh or Khatis , Shoraas , Brohis , Pakhiara or Kihaas and AQLANI , CHCHER , SAND , KIRIO , DERO ." ]

[ "The number of non-Muslims is 16,786 , or 32 % of the population which is significantly higher than the national average of 4 % .", "The number of non-Muslims is 3000 or 32 % of the population which is significantly higher than the national average of 4 % ." ]

[ "There are two main communities in Tando Soomro : Nizamanis and Khaskhalis .", "Tando Soomro UNION COUNCIL is a cocktail of different communities or ` Zaats ' . There are communities in Tando Soomro : Nizamanis and MIRJAT , LUND , MARRI , MANGSI , ARIN , GUJAR , Khaskhalis ." ]

[ "Barneville-la-Bertran is a commune . It is found in the region Basse-Normandie in the Calvados department in the northwest of France .", "Barneville-la-Bertran is a commune in the Calvados department in the Basse-Normandie region in northwestern France ." ]

[ "The male nightingale is known for his singing , to the extent that human singers are sometimes admiringly referred to as nightingales ; the song is loud , with an impressive range of whistles , trills and gurgles .", "The song is loud , with an impressive range of whistles , trills and gurgles ." ]

[ "This is why its name ( in several languages ) includes `` night '' .", "This is why its name includes `` night '' in several languages ." ]

[ "It is a migratory insectivorous species .", "It is a migratory insectivorous species breeding in forest and scrub in Europe and south-west Asia , but is not found naturally in the Americas ." ]

[ "Early writers assumed the female sang ; in fact , it is the male .", "Early writers assumed the female sang when it is in fact the male ." ]

[ "The Nightingale ( Luscinia megarhynchos ) is a small bird . It is also known as Rufous and Common Nightingale .", "The Nightingale ( Luscinia megarhynchos ) , also known as Rufous and Common Nightingale , is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae , but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher , Muscicapidae ." ]

[ "Hazel Anne Blears ( born May 14 , 1956 ) is an English politician .", "Hazel Blears was born in Salford on 14 May 1956 , the daughter of a maintenance fitter ." ]

[ "and is the Member of Parliament for the Salford and Eccles constituency .", "At the 2010 general election , parliamentary constituencies for Salford and Eccles were restructured , with Blears 's constituency being abolished . She defeated Ian Stewart in the selection contest to be the Labor Parliamentary Candidate for the new parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles , and was successfully elected ." ]

[ "Hazel Anne Blears ( born May 14 , 1956 ) is an English politician . and is the Member of Parliament for the Salford and Eccles constituency .", "Hazel Anne Blears ( born 14 May 1956 ) is a British Labor Party politician , who has been the Member of Parliament ( MP ) for Salford and Eccles since 2010 and was previously the MP for Salford since 1997 ." ]

[ "Toni Kroos ( born 4 January 1990 ) is a German football player .", "Toni Kroos ( born 4 January 1990 ) is a German international footballer who plays for Bayern Munich as an attacking midfielder ." ]

[ "Fox Studios Australia is a major movie studio located in Sydney , Australia .", "Fox Studios Australia is a major movie studio located in Sydney , Australia , occupying the site of the former Sydney Showground at Moore Park ." ]

[ ", Mission Impossible II , Star Wars Episode II , Star Wars Episode III and Superman Returns .", ", Mission : Impossible II , Star Wars Episode II , Star Wars Episode III and Superman Returns ." ]

[ "Since opening in May 1998 , the studio has been involved in the production of a number of successful movies , including The Matrix , Moulin Rouge !", "Since opening in May 1998 , the studio has been involved in the production of a number of blockbusters , including The Matrix , Moulin Rouge !" ]

[ "Richart Bà ez ( born 31 July 1973 ) is a former Paraguayan football player .", "Richart Martà n Bà ez Fernà ndez ( born July 31 , 1973 ) is a Paraguayan footballer who plays as a striker ." ]

[ "Biasca is the capital of the district Riviera in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland .", "Biasca is a town of the district of Riviera in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland ." ]

[ "Soyhià res is a municipality of the district of Delà mont in the canton of Jura in Switzerland .", "Soyhià res is a municipality in the district of Delà mont in the canton of Jura in Switzerland ." ]

[ "Paulista Avenue ( in portuguese : Avenida Paulista ) is the most important avenue and one of the main financial centers of the city of SÃ # o Paulo , Brazil .", "Paulista Avenue ( Avenida Paulista in Portuguese , Paulista being the gentilic for those born in SÃ # o Paulo state ) is one of the most important avenues in SÃ # o Paulo , Brazil ." ]

[ "The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command ( CANSOFCOM ) ( french : Commandement des forces d'op à rations spà ciales du Canada ) is the branch of the Canadian Forces responsible for special operations .", "Canadian Special Operations Forces Command ( CANSOFCOM ) ( French : Commandement des Forces d'op à rations spà ciales du Canada ; COMFOSCAN ) , is a command of the Canadian Forces ." ]

[ "Seiji Kaneko ( born 27 May 1980 ) is a Japanese football player . He plays for Tampines Rovers .", "Seiji Kaneko is a Japanese football player who is currently play for Tampines Rovers as a defender ." ]

[ "Curciat-Dongalon is a commune .", "Curciat-Dongalon is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France ." ]

[ "Bun ` ei was a Japanese era after KÅ chÅ and before Kenji .", "Bun ` ei was a Japanese era name after KÅ chÅ and before Kenji ." ]

[ "This era lasted from February 1264 to April 1275 .", "This period spanned the years from February 1264 to April 1275 ." ]

[ "The bass clarinet is a type of clarinet , and is a woodwind single-reed instrument .", "The bass clarinet is a musical instrument of the clarinet family ." ]

[ "Karl Goldmark ( born Keszthely , Hungary , 18 May 1830 ; died Vienna 2 January 1915 ) was a Hungarian composer .", "Karl Goldmark , also known originally as KÃ roly Goldmark and later sometimes as Carl Goldmark ; May 18 , 1830 , Keszthely -- January 2 , 1915 , Vienna ) was a Hungarian composer ." ]

[ "People often only use their dining rooms now for formal occasions and eating in the kitchen has become more popular .", "Often tables in modern dining rooms will have a removable leaf to allow for the larger number of people present on those special occasions without taking up extra space when not in use . Although the `` typical '' family dining experience is at a wooden table or some sort of kitchen area , some choose to make their dining rooms more comfortable by using couches or comfortable chairs ." ]

[ "Usually a dining room will contain a table with a set of chairs , normally positioned at the sides and end of a table .", "Historically the dining room is furnished with a rather large dining table and a number of dining chairs ; the most common table shape is generally rectangular with two armed end chairs and an even number of un-armed side chairs along the long sides ." ]

[ "The Soviet defenses made the Germans unable to attack on Moscow , the Soviet capital , which was one of the Axis 's primary military and political objectives in the invasion of the Soviet Union .", "Moscow was one of the primary military and political objectives for Axis forces in their invasion of the Soviet Union ." ]

[ "The Battle of Moscow is a name given by Soviet historians to two periods of fighting on a 600 km area of the Eastern Front during World War II .", "The Battle of Moscow ( , Romanized : Bitva pod Moskvoy , ) is the name given by Soviet historians to two periods of strategically significant fighting on a 600 k sector of the Eastern Front during World War II ." ]

[ "Joseph Conrad ( 3 December 1857 â `` 3 August 1924 ) ( real name : JÃ zef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski ) was a Polish writer , regarded as one of the greatest English-language novelists .", "Joseph Conrad ( born JÃ zef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski ; 3 December 1857 â `` 3 August 1924 ) was a Polish-born English novelist ." ]

[ "Conrad lived in the time of the British Empire and worked in the British Merchant Navy . So he had experience enough to write novels and short stories about empire and navy .", "Writing in the heyday of the British Empire , Conrad drew upon his experiences in the French and later the British Merchant Navy to create short stories and novels that reflect aspects of a worldwide empire while also plumbing the depths of the human soul ." ]

[ "He is also thought to be the one who built the Great Pyramid of Giza , one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World .", "He is generally accepted as being the builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza , one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World ." ]

[ "He was the Pharaoh of Egypt from around 2589 to 2566 B.C.E .", "He reigned from around 2589 to 2566 BC ." ]

[ "Khufu was a Pharaoh ( or leader ) of Ancient Egypt 's Old Kingdom .", "Khufu ( , in English ) , also known as Cheops ( ; , Kheops ) or , in Manetho , Suphis ( ; , Souphis ) , was a Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt 's Old Kingdom ." ]

[ "Parnà - sur-Roc is a commune of 1 157 people ( 2007 ) . It is found in the region Pays de la Loire in the Mayenne department in the northwest of France .", "Parnà - sur-Roc is a commune in the Mayenne department in north-western France ." ]

[ "Stalactites and stalagmites can also form on concrete ceilings and floors , but they form much more rapidly there than in the natural cave environment .", "Stalactites and stalagmites can also form on concrete ceilings and floors , although they form much more rapidly there than in the natural cave environment ." ]

[ "2006 ( MMVI ) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar .", "2006 ( MMVI ) was a common year that started on a Sunday in the Gregorian calendar ." ]

[ "The Great Crested Grebe is a water bird . It is a member of the grebe family .", "The Great Crested Grebe , Podiceps cristatus , is a member of the grebe family of water birds ." ]

[ "A-sharp minor has the enharmonic equivalent of B-flat minor . This is often used in most musical compositions instead of A-sharp minor , because A-sharp minor is not a useful key for compositions and is one of the least used minor keys in music .", "The enharmonic equivalent B-flat minor is often used in most musical compositions instead of A-sharp minor , thus indicating that A-sharp minor is not a practical key for compositions and is one of the least used minor keys in music ." ]

[ "However , there were some composers in the past that have composed music in this key .", "However , there were some composers in previous centuries that have composed music in this key ." ]

[ "A-sharp minor has the enharmonic equivalent of B-flat minor .", "The direct enharmonic equivalent of A-sharp minor is B-flat minor ." ]

[ "This is part of a theme in B major , which modulates to A-sharp major for a little while .", "The overall harmonic context is an extended theme in B major , which briefly modulates to A-sharp major ." ]

[ "This is usually replaced by B-flat major , because A-sharp major has 10 sharps .", "This is usually replaced by B-flat major , since A-sharp major has 10 sharps ." ]

[ "61 , which has a short passage of about 6 bars actually written in A-sharp major , putting in the necessary double-sharps as accidentals .", "61 , which has a brief passage of about 6 bars actually notated in A-sharp major , inserting the necessary double-sharps as accidentals ." ]

[ "Aracaju is the modern capital city of the state of Sergipe in the northeastern region of Brazil .", "Aracaju , one of the first cities to be planned in Brazil , was built with the intention of becoming the state capital . Founded in 1855 , as the capital of Sergipe ." ]

[ "In the 1960s and 1970s some musicians took the frets off their bass guitars : taking the frets off a bass guitar changes the sound of the bass , particularly as the player slides their fingers along the strings . A bass guitar without frets is called a fretless bass guitar , and are favored by some bassists : for instance , Pino Palladino , whose performance on the fretless bass during the 1980s made him a highly desirable session player backing high profile musicians like Eric Clapton and David Gilmour .", "The first fretless bass guitar was made by Bill Wyman in 1961 when he converted an inexpensive Japanese fretted bass by removing the frets ." ]

[ "A bass guitar without frets is called a fretless bass guitar , and are favored by some bassists : for instance , Pino Palladino , whose performance on the fretless bass during the 1980s made him a highly desirable session player backing high profile musicians like Eric Clapton and David Gilmour .", "Some bassists use both fretted and fretless basses in performances , according to the type of material they are performing , as with Pino Palladino , whose performance on the fretless bass during the 1980s made him a highly desirable session player backing high profile musicians that included Eric Clapton and David Gilmour ." ]

[ "The bass guitar is shaped like an electric guitar , except that it is longer than an electric guitar .", "The bass guitar is similar in appearance and construction to an electric guitar , but with a longer neck and scale length , and four , five , or six strings ." ]

[ "The electric bass has many of the same parts as an electric guitar .", "Like the electric guitar , the electric bass guitar is plugged into an amplifier and speaker for live performances ." ]