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T&M	Time and Materials.
T&T	Tax & Tip. Addition of taxes and gratuities to a price when not included, designated by + +.
T/D/B/A	Trading and Doing Business As.
T-1 Line	Transmitting data at speeds of up to 1.544 Mbps, operates at a much higher capacity than an ISDN line and can be split to accommodate several users at one time (known as a fractional T-1).
T-3 Line	Transmitting data at speeds of up to 44.184 Mbps, is faster than a T-1 line, allowing performance of more tasks simultaneously at a greater speed. See T-1 LINE. See Also T-1 Line
Tabbouleh	A Middle Eastern relish.
Table d' Hôte	Full course, fixed price meal (prix fixe).
Table Tent	A small sign used to identify the speaker or speakers. See NAME CARD. See Also PLACE CARD. See Also Name Card , Place Card
Table Wine	Class of wine naturally fermented to about 12 percent alcohol. Typically used as a house wine.
Tablescape	The aesthetic layout of the banquet table, including the centerpiece, color of linen, napkin folds, china and flatware, etc.
Tablet Chairs	Chairs with attached writing surfaces. See WRITING CHAIRS. See Also Writing Chairs
Table-Top Display/Exhibit	Small portable display that can be set up on top of a table.
Tabs	The main front curtain of a stage.
Tactical Steps	Short-range actions to implement a long-range strategy.
Taffeta	Type of material used for skirting or special draping.
Tailoring	When a speaker adjusts his or her material to the particular needs of an audience.
Talent	1) Performer, entertainer. 2) Outside personnel stationed in an exhibit booth/stand to demonstrate a product, provide attraction to booth or greet visitors. Includes magicians and similar attractions. See MODEL. See Also PRESENTER. See Also Model , Presenter
Talk Show Set-Up	Seating arrangement, often used for panel discussions, in which a desk (for the moderator/facilitator) is set perpendicular to arm chairs for the panelists.
Talkback	Speaker system that connects the control room with the studio.
Tallow Carving	Display piece carved from lamb's fat and wax. Usually all white, but can be tinted.
Tally Light	Small red light on the camera, indicating when the camera is on.
Tally Sheet	See ACCOUNT SHEET. See Also Account Sheet
Tap	Device used for starting or stopping the flow of beverage from a container, such as a keg.
Tape Blip	An audible impulse that activates an electric mechanism.
Tape Player	Machine designed only for playback of recorded magnetic tapes.
Tape Recorder	A device for recording sound on magnetic tape.
Tapered Edge	Any material that is reduced in thickness at its outer edge.
Tare Weight	The weight of a container and/or packing materials deducted from the total weight to determine the weight of the contents or load. See GROSS WEIGHT. See Also Gross Weight
Target Date	A date set by event management and/or general service contractor for the arrival of freight at a trade event. Usually shipments received before or after this date are assessed a penalty charge.
Target Language	Language into which a speech or document is translated.
Tariff	1) A schedule of duties imposed by a government on imported and exported goods. 2) Published list of fares or rates and conditions of service from a supplier.
Tax Exempt	Exempted from taxation; providing interest or income that is exempted from taxation.
Tax Exempt Certificate	Document needed from customer to verify tax exemption status in the state the event is held.
Tchotchke	A Yiddish slang term for the little giveaways at tradeshow booths/stands or for in-room amenities, gift bags, etc. Also spelled Tsatske (pronounced chaat-ski).
Teach-In	A session specially instituted for the application of such modifications and additions as are necessary to keep a particular subject up-to-date.
Team of Interpreters	A group of people responsible for interpreting simultaneously by utilizing equipment.
Tear Down	Dismantle.
Teaser	Promotional piece designed to build interest in an event.
Tech Check	Review of all technical aspects of the production.
Technical Director	Person who calls cues from the control room.
Technical Meeting	See SCIENTIFIC MEETING. See Also Scientific Meeting
Technical Rehearsal	Run-through of technical aspects of an event such as lighting, sound, special effects, etc.
Technical Visit	Tour by conference delegates to a workplace related to their particular interests.
Technical Writer	Someone hired by a speaker to prepare scripts, workbooks, audios, videos, or articles on contract.
Technician	Expert in particular craft or technique usually in relation to audiovisual, mechanical or electrical equipment or appliances.
Technological Factors	Factors related to equipment used in the learning environment that affect the way a person learns.
Teen Hospitality	A room or area set aside as part of a event childcare/youth program offering activities for young adults accompanying a parent to an event.
Telco Patch	Device which allows the patching of program signal into or receives program material from telephone lines.
Telecine	A device used originally to send out motion pictures over the TV channel. Now it is used to convert original film to video prints.
Telecommunications	Electronic communication that involves the transmission of encoded sound, pictures, or data over significant distances, using radio signals or electrical or optical lines. The most common method of telecommuncation is via telephone or the Internet.
Teleconference	Type of meeting which brings together three or more people in two or more locations through telecommunications. See CONFERENCE CALL. See Also Conference Call
Telemarketing	Solicitation by telephone.
TelePrompTer®	Electronic device which allows display of script for speaker to read during presentation.
Telescopic Pipe	Drape support where one section slides inside another for use at various lengths.
Tempered Pressed Wood	A hardwood product generally used in backwall paneling.
Template	Pattern or guide for various repetitive shop functions. See CUTTING SHEET. See Also Cutting Sheet
Temporary Import	Exhibition material whose temporary import status exempts payment of duties and taxes on arrival.
Temporary Import Bond	The surety covering articles imported into a country on a temporary basis. This is generally done in lieu of paying import duties and/or taxes. The fee for the bond is non - refundable in most cases.
Temps	Temporary workers used for registration and other duties.
Tension Structure	A tent designed to have all perimeter loading equally distributed over a series of catenaty arches which provides greater stability.
Tent	Portable canvas shelter. Usually used to house outdoor functions.
Tent Board	Two boards held together with hinges that form a tent-like structure for signs. See SANDWICH BOARD. See Also Sandwich Board
Tent Specialist	Rental specialist who rents and installs tents for events.
Tentative	Status assigned to an event after a bid has been submitted to the event organizer and the destination or facility is waiting for a final decision.
Tentative Agenda	The proposed agenda as circulated prior to its approval at the meeting.
Tentative Hold	A space temporarily held by a facility or venue for a specific date pending a definite booking. There are no consequences for cancellation. See OPTION. See Also Option
Terminal	A building or area needed by transportation operators and passengers at either end of a travel or shipping route by air, rail, road, or sea.
Terminal Server	A computer that has places to plug in many modems on one side and connection to a LAN or host machine on the other side. The terminal server answers calls and passes the connections on to the appropriate host computer.
Terrine	Similar to a pate. It is baked in an earthenware dish from which it is served.
Territory	A defined geographical region or area of prospects and clients.
Testimonial	A letter of recommendation from a former buyer or organization that is familiar with a speaker’s work.
Theater	Facility with fixed seats usually on a sloped floor with site lines focused on a permanent state. Typically a Stage Box is located behind the Proscenium which contains the performance area and the Fly Loft.
Theater Semicircular Set-Up	Seating arrangement in which seats are in semicircular rows facing the stage area, no tables.
Theater Set-Up	Seating arrangement in which seats are in rows facing the stage area, no tables. See AUDITORIUM SET-UP. See Also Auditorium Set-Up
Theatrical Case	A telescoping fiber case with canvas straps.
Theme Break	A break during formal program sessions with special food and beverages pertaining to a theme and often including decorations, costumes, and entertainment.
Theme Party	Event at which all foods, beverages, decorations, and entertainment relate to a single theme.
Thin Wall Conduit	Lightweight electrical conduit.
Think Tank	A group of specialists organized by a business enterprise, governmental body and commissions to undertake intensive study and research into specified problems.
Third Party	A person other than the principals.
Three Dimensional	3-D. A flat image having the effect of three dimensions.
Three Sheet	Bed made with a third sheet on top of the blanket. Also Called TRIPLE SHEET. See Also Triple Sheet
Three Wire	Term describing electrical cable with one continuous ground wire in addition to positive and negative wires.
Through Bill of Lading	A single bill of lading (B/L) covering both the domestic and international carriage of an export shipment, a air waybill, for instance, is essentially a through bill of lading used for air shipments. Ocean shipments, on the other hand, usually require two separate documents - an inland bill of lading for domestic carriage and an ocean bill of lading for international carriage. Through bills of lading, therefore, cannot be used. See AIR WAYBILL. See Also BILL OF LADING, INLAND BILL OF LADING, OCEAN BILL OF LADING. See Also Air Waybill , Bill of Lading , Inland Bill of Lading , Ocean Bill of Lading
Throw	Projection distance.
TIAA	Travel Industry Association of America.
Ticket Exchange	Banquet-control procedure whereby guests exchange an event coupon from their registration packet for an actual event ticket and seat assignment. Increases control. Also tends to reduce the number of no shows to provide more accurate guarantees.
Ticket Revalidation	System of amending an airline ticket to reflect new flights booked.
Ticketing Agreement	A contract between airlines to accept each other’s tickets for transportation.
Tidy Up	To refresh and clean a room after guest’s departure when full service had been given earlier.
Tie-Off	A method of securing shipment by use of nylon belts and block latches.
Tiered	One or more rows arranged above each other.
TIFF	Tagged-Image File Format. A graphic file format. TIFF files are also bitmaps that can be any size, resolution or color depth. The TIFF is used to exchange files between applications and computer platforms such as Macintosh and IBM PC-compatible computers.
Timbre	Characteristic sound. Timbre is formed and affected by the ratios of harmonics to their fundamental, allowing for the difference heard in the same pitch played on different instruments.
Time & Materials	Method of charging for services on a time spent plus actual cost of materials basis.
Time Agenda	An outline program of events and time of commencement that is tailored to the needs of an event; also known as sequence of events.
Time Coding	The numerical synchronization of sound and film elements, encoded with matching numbers (frame to frame) to ensure synchronicity.
Time Delay	Length of time between the production of live sound and when it is actually heard.
Time Draft	A draft which matures either a certain number of days after acceptance or a certain number of days after the date of draft. See DATE DRAFT. See Also SIGHT DRAFT. See Also Date Draft , Sight Draft
Time Lines	Includes each task to be accomplished and is the core of the program plan.
Timecode	The sequential numbers assigned to each frame of video or film representing the passage of time in hours, minutes, seconds, and even tenths of seconds, for example 01:20:35:10, which indicates that this frame can be found in the first hour, twentieth minute, thirty-fifth second, and first tenth of a second of videotape or film. Time codes are used for catalog purposes when identifying scenes and are most important during editing, saving valuable time in locating scenes needed for a particular edit.
TIP	A voluntary and selective amount of money, given at will for special or excellent service.
Tiramisu	An Italian dessert including marscapone cheese and flavored with coffee.
Title	Denotes person’s rank, office, sex or, in women, matrimonial status.
Titles	Graphic materials shown on camera.
Tivoli Lights	The small white lights on cords, used to decorate ficus and other trees.
TL	Truckload.
TLO	Total Loss Only.
Toggle Switch	A lever moved back and forth to open or close an electric circuit.
Toilet	Sanitary convenience. Also Called LAVATORY, WATER CLOSET (WC).
Ton	Freight rates for liner cargo generally quoted on the basis of a certain rate per ton, depending on the nature of the commodity. This ton, however, may be a weight ton (2000 pounds) or a measurement ton.
Tongue & Groove	Construction techniques of assembling two wood elements, one piece having a protrusion, and the other piece having a recess, which interlock.
Top Hat	A metal tube that fits in the front of a lighting fixture to reduce the spill of stray light without reshaping the beam or creating hard edges.
Top Table	Seating location for honored guests and/or event presenters. See HEAD TABLE. See Also Head Table
Tormentor	The horizontal curtain that runs from stage right to left connecting the vertical curtains called teasers.
Tortoni	Vanilla ice cream blended with crushed macaroons and frozen in little frilled paper cups.
TOT	Transient Occupancy Tax. Tax placed on hotel/motel room rentals. Generally all or part of revenues thus generated is used in financing the operation of convention facilities. Also Called BED TAX, ROOM TAX, HOTEL TAX.
Total Admission Per Spite	The total admission revenue less discounts divided by total attendance including complimentary admissions.
Total Meeting Room Days	Total number of event rooms in a facility multiplied by the number of opportunities to lease the space. Commonly 365 days is used as the multiplier.
Total Room Day Inventory	Total number of leasable square feet within a facility multiplied by the number of days in the year.
Tote Bag	A large bag given to all attendees when they arrive at the meeting or event to collect handouts and carry materials.
Touch Up	Paints accompanying an exhibit, in the necessary colors, for the purpose of painting nicks and scratches.
Tour	1) Any prearranged journey to one or more destinations and back to the point of origin. 2) A recreational trip or activity provided to event attendees and/or accompanying persons as a scheduled portion of the event program. Also Called EXCURSION.
Tour Broker	An individual licensed and bonded by the Interstate Commerce Commission to operate motor coach tours in the US and, in some cases, Canada. See TOUR OPERATOR. See Also Tour Operator
Tour Conductor	See ESCORT. See Also Escort
Tour Departure	Related to the operation of any published tour: the date of the start by any individual or group of a particular travel program, by extension, the entire operation of that single tour.
Tour Escort	See ESCORT. See Also Escort
Tour Guide	Someone who takes people on sightseeing excursions of limited duration.
Tour Leader	See ESCORT. See Also Escort
Tour Operator	A person or company that creates and/or markets inclusive tours and/or subcontracts their performance. Most tour operators sell through travel agents and/or directly to clients. See CONTRACTOR. See Also OPERATOR. See Also Contractor , Operator
Tour Option	Any component at a package tour that is not included in the package price, but may be purchased as an added feature or to extend the length of the package. Tour options are purchased at additional cost.
Tour Package	1) Prearranged combination of elements such as air, hotel, sightseeing and social events packaged together and sold as an all-inclusive package price, not sold by component parts. 2) To package, meaning to combine elements as above into an all-inclusive package product sold as such at a package price. See PACKAGE. See Also Package
Tour Voucher	A certificate issued by a tour broker to be used for lodging, meals, sight seeing tours, etc.
Tour-Based Fares	Reduced rate excursion fares available to those who buy prepaid tours or packages.
Tourism	The business of providing and marketing services and facilities for pleasure of travelers. Thus, the concept of tourism is of direct concern to governments, carriers, and the lodging, restaurant and entertainment industries, and of indirect concern to virtually every industry and business in the world.
Tourist Card	A type of visa issued to tourists prior to entertain a country (required in addition to a passport or other proof of citizenship).
Tourist Information Board	See CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU (CVB). Nonprofit organization supported by transient room taxes, government budget allocations, private memberships, or a combination of any of these funding mechanisms. A CVB typically encourages groups to hold events, conventions and trade shows in its city, assists those groups with advance preparation and during meetings, and promotes tourism. See Also Convention and Visitors Bureau
Tourist Office	An organization which exists to promote a town or country to groups or individuals as a tourist destination.
Tourist Service	A service concerned with the organization of excursions which are purely pleasure.
Tow Motor	See FORKLIFT/FORKTRUCK. See Also Forklift/Forktruck
Tower	Structure to which lighting instruments are attached.
Track Lighting	Lights attached along a rod-like metal track mounted on a ceiling or wall permitting flexible spotlighting and other lighting effects.
Tractor-Trailer	Tractor is the driving unit of a large truck; trailer is the container unit.
Trade	Relating to groups whose members work in common fields.
Trade Association	Group of persons or businesses in a particular trade or industry. Generally these organizations are exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Trade Center	Special purpose office building oriented toward a specific group of users. Typically, wholesalers in a specific industry (e.g., furniture, apparel) have showrooms to exhibit products to buyers.
Trade Day	Day of an exhibition restricted to attendance by professional or trade visitors.
Trade Fair	An international term for an exhibition.
Trade Missions	Group tour with a business rather than a vacation purpose. Usually planned for business or government representatives traveling overseas to secure new business in foreign markets for their product, city or other entity.
Trade Publication	A magazine that targets a specific industry.
Trade Show	An exhibition of products and/or services held for members of a common or related industry. Not open to the general public. See EXHIBITION. Compare With GATE SHOW, PUBLIC SHOW, CONSUMER SHOW. See Also Exhibition , Gate Show , Public Show , Consumer Show
Trade Show Facilitation Web Site	A Web-site whose primary function is to provide attendees (buyers) and exhibitors (sellers) with online tools that help facilitate participation in an upcoming event.
Trade-Out	A type of barter. The exchange of goods and services instead of using money.
Traffic Density	How crowded the aisles are at an event.
Traffic Flow	Movement of people through an area. A supposed or directed path that attendees will take through an exhibition.
Trailer Interline	Temporary transfer of control of a trailer from one carrier to a connecting carrier, without the need to re-handle the cargo.
Trainer	Instructor of techniques and skills on a specific subject.
Training Meeting	Structured learning session in which instructor presents specific information and techniques.
Tramp Steamer	A ship not operating on regular routes or schedules. Calls at any point where cargo is available.
Transaction	A reservation for airline, hotel or car presented to a queue for processing; a key operational definition of the billing process with each transaction billed to a client at a contract-specified rate, generally $xx per transaction.
Transcription	Written copy of spoken material.
Transducer	Device which converts one form of energy directly into another form of energy. Loudspeakers, microphone and motors are transducers which convert motion into electricity or vice versa. Light-emitting diodes and solar cells are transducers that convert electricity to light or vice versa, etc.
Transfer	1) Process of moving equipment and/or people from one point to another. 2) Transportation between terminals and hotels. 3) To copy a picture or sound that is transmitted by one recorder to another, or to make a tape copy from film.
Transformative Learning	Learning that occurs during the second half of life which is directed at attaining a new consciousness and self-understanding.
Transformer	Device used to isolate or to raise or lower an A.C. voltage from its input to its output. A typical transformer may consist of two separate coils of wire wound on a magnetic steel score. When an A.C. current passes through the input coil (primary) it produces an alternative magnetic field in the core, which in turn produces current flow in the output coil (secondary). By winding, a greater number of coil turns for the secondary winding, the input voltage is raised at the output; by using fewer secondary turns, the output voltage is lowered. An isolation transformer uses the same number of turns for primary and secondary, maintaining the same input voltage at the output while severing the electrical connection of the two coil windings.
Transient	Momentary amplitude peak in program source. A pop from a switch or scratched record may form signal transients. Musical transients occur as a result of such things as percussion instruments, piano and guitar. Normal musical transients may have amplitude peaks as high as 40dB above the average program levels, requiring headroom in the circuits and equipment used to reproduce them.
Transient Occupancy Tax	TOT. Tax placed on hotel/motel room rentals. Generally all or part of revenues thus generated is used in financing the operation of convention facilities. Also Called BED TAX, ROOM TAX, HOTEL TAX.
Transient Response	Response of audio equipment to sudden large changes in signal amplitude, such as those produced by musical transients.
Transient Space	Short-term rental space.
Transit	Passenger changing planes without going through security and/or customs.
Transit and Exhibition Insurance	The insurance that covers loss or damage caused deliberately or accidentally by third parties during loading, unloading, transshipment, transport, and exhibition.
Transit Visa	Visa allowing holder to stop over in a country to make a travel connection or for a brief visit.
Translation	The rendering of one language into another of something written or spoken. See CONSECUTIVE INTERPRETATION, INTERPRETATION, INTERPRETATION IN RELAY, SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATION, WHISPERED INTERPRETATION, WIRELESS INFRARED INTERPRETING SYSTEM. See Also Consecutive Interpretation , Interpretation , Interpretation in Relay , Simultaneous Interpretation , Whispered Interpretation , Wireless Infrared Interpreting System
Translite	A defused transparency, usually mounted between rigid plastic panels.
Translucence	A silhouette of the hand will be visible through the fine china that makes it semi transparent.
Translucency	A sheet of treated thin material that may be used to produce silhouette effects.
Translucent Rear Projection Screen	Plastic screen with a special gray coating allowing images projected from behind the screen to be viewed by the audience in front.
Transmission Fibers	Fiber optics used for light or information transmission; also known as fiber optics.
Transmitter Unit	An apparatus for transmitting radio waves through space.
Transparency	1) Audiovisual material designed to be shown on an overhead projector (also called an overhead). 2) A black and white or color translucent (see-through) photograph or artwork.
Transport Coordinator/Officer	Person in charge of planning and managing transportation arrangements for participants.
Transportation	Means of transport, i.e. buses, coaches, cars, etc.
Trapping	Method of consolidating shipments. Usually defines function of an LTL trucker grouping freight for shipment to a particular show.
Travel Agent/Agency	Person or firm which is licensed and specializes in travel related arrangements, such booking hotel rooms, meals, transportation, cruises, tours, vacation packages and other travel elements.
Travel Insurance	An insurance against accidents that occur in the course of travel to or from an event, traveling abroad on business or pleasure.
Travel Mission	Group tour with a business rather than a vacation purpose. Usually planned for business or government representatives traveling overseas to secure new business in foreign markets for their product, city or other entity. See TRADE MISSIONS. See Also Trade Missions
Travel Suppliers	Services that cater to travelers (hotels, restaurants, transportation, etc.).
Traveler	1) Large curtain on a heavy duty traverse rod, which opens horizontally from the middle or one side of the stage. 2) A person who is visiting a different area than that in which he or she lives.
Traverse	A curtain across a stage, usually towards the back of the stage.
Treadmill Stage	Machine device consisting of belts running on the stage floor where actors may give the illusion of traveling over a distance.
Treads	See CYCLORAMA. See Also Cyclorama
Treasurer	An individual appointed to control the finances of an event or organization.
Trestle Table	A rectangular table ranging from 4’ to 12’ in length and 2 /2’ in width.
Trim Props	Props arranged to decorate the set. Also Called SET DRESSING.
Trip Director	An escort for an incentive company. Larger companies reserve this title for the person who directs all personnel and activities for a particular incentive trip.
Trip Tray	Box rigged to empty its contents, such as snow or confetti, onto the stage.
Triple Room	Room with at least two beds occupied by three persons. The symbol used by APEX to denote it is:
Triple Sheet	Bed made with a third sheet on top of the blanket. Also Called 3-SHEET.
Tripod Screen	Portable projection screen (usually not larger than 10-12 feet) with three folding legs and a pull-up surface supported by a rod on the back.
Trouble Box	A box containing tools and supplies to repair an exhibit or product if a problems occurs. See GANG BOX. See Also JOB BOX. See Also Gang Box , Job Box
Trouble Shoot	Process of finding out why plans or equipment are not working properly.
Truck Loaders	Union labor specifically responsible for unloading equipment.
Truckload	Truckload rates apply where the tariff shows a truckload minimum weight. Charges will be at the truckload minimum weight unless weight is higher.
Truckload Rates	Truckload rates apply where the tariff shows a truckload minimum weight. Charges will be at the truckload minimum weight unless weight is higher.
Truffle	1) A fungus which grows underground in France, and is very expensive. 2) A chocolate candy.
Truss	1) A frame to carry the room of a tent. 2) A structure of steel bars used to suspend lighting or other technical equipment over a stage. 3) To tie or bind something tightly.
Trust Receipt	Release of merchandise by a bank to a buyer in which the bank retains title to the merchandise. The buyer, who obtains the goods for manufacturing or sales purposes, is obligated to maintain the goods (or the proceeds from their sale) distinct from the remainder of his or her assets and to hold them ready for repossession by the bank.
Try Out Room	Room where speakers can check their presentations, slides, overheads, videotapes etc. See READY ROOM. See Also Ready Room
Tsatske	See TCHOTCHKE. See Also Tchotchke
TSB	Trade Show Bureau.
TSEA	Trade Show Exhibitors Association (formerly the International Exhibitors Association). A member of the Convention Industry Council.
T-Shape Set-Up	Series of tables set up in the shape of the block T with chairs set all around except at the head table.
Tube Lights	A string of small, low voltage lights contained in a clear or transparent colored plastic tube, generally wired to be run by a three- or four-circuit sequencer (controller); used as a highlighter around signs, stages, or entrances. They can be bent and mounted on peg-board or other surfaces to form lighted words. See ROPE LIGHTS. See Also Rope Lights
Tuner	Radio, usually AM/FM type, for receiving off-the-air signals for use within the in house system.
Tunnel	A horizontal cone of light produced by lasers and fog.
Turn the House	Procedure using an equalizer and sound source through which the sound of a system is adapted to the particular characteristics of a performance space. In the permanently installed system, the equalization is usually set permanently and not changed. In touring systems, the system will be equalized to fit each venue.
Turnaround	An action required to break down and reset a room.
Turn-Around Time	The time it takes to return to your original point of departure during a continuous move.
Turnbuckle	Hardware installed between stretched cable to adjust tension.
Turndown Service	Preparation of a bedroom for sleeping by hotel or cruise ship staff that includes turning down the sheets and placing a mint or candy on the pillow.
Turn-Down Service	Early evening service in which beds are prepared for sleeping. Usually includes replacement of bathroom linens, perhaps leaving the lights on, turning on a radio, or adding candy on the pillow.
Turnkey Exhibit	A system whereby the exhibit manager turns responsibility of the display over to an exhibit house. In essence, the exhibitor simply 'turns the key' upon arrival at the event and opens the booth/stand.
Turnover	1) Breaking down and resetting a function room with a different set-up. 2) A pastry that usually has a fruit filling.
Turntable	Electrically or manually rotating platform.
Turret Projector	General term for slide projector that stores slides in rotating cylinder, dropping or passing slides one at a time between light source and lens.
Tuxedo Table	Bar height cocktail table. See Also COCKTAIL TABLE. See Also Cocktail Table
TV Monitor	A type of screen used to show a video image, which has denser pixels (for a sharper image) than a normal television screen.
Tweeter	Loudspeaker designed to reproduce high frequencies only. Tweeters are typically use at frequencies beyond the center of the audio spectrum which, if placed on a logarithmic scale like a piano keyboard, would be about 630 Hz.
Twenty Footer	A 20' by (usually) 10' exhibit space. Similar terminology (a 30 footer, etc.) may be used.
Twin Bed	A bed measuring 38” x 75” (95cm x 88cm); also known as a single bed. See SINGLE BED. See Also Single Bed
Twinkle Lights	Flickering or intermittent lights.
Twist Lock	Type of electrical plugs which are connected by twisting together as opposed to standard male and female plugs.
Two-By-Two Slide	Piece of 35 mm photographic film in a 2 in x 2 in cardboard, glass or plastic mount. See SLIDE. See Also Slide
Two-Tiered Set-Up	A seating arrangement with a row of seats on low risers around a BOARDROOM SET-UP. A very space-intensive set-up. See Also Riser , Boardroom Set-Up
Type Casting	Selecting actors for roles because they resemble the characters in real life.
Typeface	Name of type design; e.g., Helvetica, Schoolbook, Times Roman, etc. See FONT. See Also Font
Typeset Copy	Text whose type has been mechanically set prior to reproduction.
Typographic Families	Distinct styles of letter and character design.
Tyrex Cord	A type of cord that, within proper specifications, makes an acceptable electrical cord for exhibits.
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