The book (also called the libretto) is the least appreciated and yet most dramatically important element of a musical. It is the narrative structure that keeps the score from being nothing more than a disjointed medley of songs.
Another term for the eardrum is the tympanic membrane, which is the scientific term for the eardrum. The tympanic membrane is a circular layer of tissue that separates the outer ear from the middle ear. It is incredibly thin and only measures roughly 0.1 millimeter thick. Continue Reading.
Highlights. 1  An eardrum rupture is a small hole or tear in your eardrum, or tympanic membrane. 2  Ear infections, pressure changes, and injury are common causes of eardrum ruptures. 3  A ruptured eardrum often heals without any invasive treatment, and it rarely leads to permanent hearing loss.